Page 181 of Brutal Prince

It’s been the both of them all along, hasn’t it? Was this all just some sick game for them, keeping me guessing? The one luring me in, while the other stalks me from the shadows?

“Please,” I push through the gag. “Don’t hurt me.”

There’s a sharp intake of breath, and then I hear a muffled whimper.

Not Briar. Addy.

I should have been relieved, but I’m not. At least if Briar was here, I might have stood some chance at getting him to let me go. I know I didn’t imagine the chemistry between us. That inexplicable connection we’ve had from day one.

But he’s not here.

Maybe he’ll never be. Maybe he doesn’t even know I’m gone.

In which case it’s just me and Addy…

And Marcus.

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