The air was still, heavy with anticipation. My fingers twitched at my sides as I stood before the masked men, their guns trained on me. My heartbeat was steady and controlled. If they thought I was a frightened little woman, they were about to realize just how wrong they were.
One of them stepped forward, his stance rigid. “Move. Now.”
I lifted my hands, feigning obedience. “Alright. No need to get aggressive.” My voice trembled just enough to sell the act. I needed them to believe I was scared, to drop their guard for just a second.
The leader motioned for his men to close in.
“Boss said to take her alive,” one muttered.
I smirked. Levi. He was predictable. He wanted me alive, but that wouldn’t mean safe. He’d want to break me first, to make me regret ever defying him. Too bad for hi
