Sarah’s heart raced, her body trembling as Nathan’s hand tightened around her wrist. Her mind screamed for her to fight, to do something, anything to escape, but the ropes cutting into her skin reminded her of how powerless she truly was. She had never felt so trapped, so utterly helpless.
Nathan’s breath was hot against her neck as he leaned in, his lips brushing her skin with a sickening tenderness. “You’re mine now, Sarah. Jack won’t be able to save you. Not this time.”
Terror gnawed at Sarah’s insides, but she forced herself to stay calm. She couldn’t let him see her fear. If she did, he’d win. She had to think. Jack. She had to remember Jack. She had to hold on to the hope that Jack was out there, searching for her, and he wouldn’t stop until he found her.
“No!” Sarah gasped, her v
