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Next, I go to my bathroom and add two marks with the lipstick, then scribble a note on the mirror, adding today’s date.

Love yourself no matter what

To most, this may appear a daily affirmation. To my men, it means something entirely different.

I change my watch, leaving the Rolex next to the sink.

If my phone is being monitored, there’s only one way to get a message out. I log in to Rendezvous’ security app and send the silent warning.

It’s been years since the man in the mirror has stared back at me.

Dark.

Cold.

Brutal.

I walk to my truck with two missions.

Save my brother and woman.

Then kill these fuckers.

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ROWAN

Heavy footfalls come from behind the door. I crouch in the corner, hoping they pass. The lock clicks and the door opens followed by a loud thud.

“Maybe Mr. Whitman will be more cooperative.” The accent is similar to the man from the storage unit who abducted me.

“Fuck you!”

My heart picks up speed, recognizing Talon’s voice.

The door slams, footsteps fading away.

“Talon?”

“Yeah, Hollywood. You okay?”

“Are you okay?”

“Been better. Cover your ears.”

“Wh—” Before I can finish, there’s a sickening pop followed by a deafening shout.

“MOTHERFUCKER!!!!!!!”

The agony in his cry sends an icy prickle over every inch of flesh.

“Talon, what did they do to you?” Tears stream down my cheeks.

“Fucker dislocated my shoulder.”

I scramble on my hands and knees, trying to find him in the dark room, using his heavy breathing as my navigation.

“Easy,” he warns when my hand lands on his thigh.

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