Warren’s POV. I remained rooted to the spot, unable to tear my eyes away from Hall. His final words looped endlessly inside my head. I ordered my men to leave her in the mountains… deep within rogue territory. “H-Hall…” I called hoarsely. I couldn’t tell which emotion overwhelmed me more— my anger or my disbelief. “W-What… did you just say? W-Where did you leave her?” I forced the words out. He looked utterly unapologetic, as if condemning Melissa to almost certain death didn’t trouble his conscience in the slightest. He even had the audacity to sigh. “Do I really have to repeat myself?” I staggered back a step. “No…” My knees weakened, forcing me to brace both hands against the wood to keep myself upright. I couldn’t believe this was what he had done to Melissa. “What the hell w

