rn that has been my constant companion for two

ilded cage, this fortified com

The man I loved. The man

e supposed to run away together, I led a rival gang to his h

truth would destroy

traction. He drags me from my basement cell into the opulent li

is cold, a stranger's voice. "Sh

knife into my hand. The knif

son's relentless advance. I take a deep breath, a

eye. It wobbles in the air

hter ripples t

ouch, boss," one

licate, pitying smile. "Don't be so hard on h

are gasoline on his fire. His eyes, once ful

ands, his voice

e fifth throw, my arm gives out completely. The knife flies wi

op of blo

hand flying to her face. "

m falls

He moves so fast I don't have time to react.

ches from mine. He thinks this is another

e down. He takes another knife, its ed

he says, his voice

of pain from my temple to my jaw. He stops just

d I collapse onto

he cellar," he order

rush to Sabrina's side, his touch

the gash is nothing compared to the fire flar

my stomach, feeling

mission told me it was undetecta

o days le