Garrett's voice dripped with mockery. "A few texts about your precious brother being in danger, and you come running like an obedient little puppy."
My stomach dropped. The brother's story, it had been a trap. And I'd fallen for it completely.
"Seven years pretending to love you wasn't enough entertainment." His laugh echoed in the van. "I had to see just how far you'd go, how easily I could manipulate you one last time."
I struggled against the bindings, tears soaking into the blindfold.
The van hit a bump, my shoulder slamming into metal. Garrett's laughter mixed with other voices I didn't recognize.
"Why are you doing this?" My voice cracked, fear clawing at my throat.
"You'll know soon enough, sweetheart." Garrett's voice held that same mocking tone that made my skin crawl.
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