Lexi walked down the street, the weight of what had happened between her and Julian still pressing on her mind. She couldn’t shake the feeling of betrayal, of being played like a pawn in his twisted game. Her mind was racing, thoughts scattered, when a black SUV suddenly screeched to a stop beside her.
Before she could react, the door flew open, and two large men stepped out. One grabbed her by the arm, yanking her toward the car, while the other stood by, keeping watch.
"Hey! Let go of me!" Lexi struggled, kicking and pulling, but the grip on her arm was too strong. The car doors slammed shut, and within seconds, the SUV was speeding away, taking her further from the city lights, deeper into some unknown part of town.
"What’s going on?" Lexi demanded, heart in a mess. "Who are you? Whe
