Cassie’s POV.
Jimmy’s smirk made my stomach twist. He stood directly in front of me, eyes scanning me like I was nothing more than prey. The ropes cut into my wrists as I struggled against the chair. My heart was thundering so hard I could barely breathe.
"Let her out," he said to the others, his voice sharp with command. "Pin her to the floor. I want to do this my way."
One of the boys hesitated. "Jimmy, maybe—"
"Now!"
Their hands yanked me out of the chair and my legs nearly buckled from how numb they felt, but I caught myself and fought. One boy grabbed my arms while another reached for my legs, and in that split second, desperation flared.
"Let me go!" I yelled and kicked him as hard as I could.
Jimmy doubled over with a strangled grunt, his hands clutching his groin. The boy
