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Escape

Author: Dallas Ryan
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She strained against the businessman's grip, hoping to attract Sergei's attention. "Let me go! Do you know who I am? Nicolai will have your head if he catches you.

The businessman tightened his grip, pulling her away from the cage by the rope that bound her hands in front of her and toward the shadows. "Tais-toi, you foolish girl. Do you think anyone here cares if you scream?"

She struggled anew knowing at least one person did. Her eyes locked on Sergei for a brief moment. The figure hesitated, his eyes flicking between her and the men around them. Then, with a subtle nod, he disappeared into the night.

"Fuck you!" she cried, her voice echoing in the warehouse as she struggled against his, desperate to buy Nicolai's me some time to rescue her from this madness.

Suddenly, the Frenchman slapped her hard across the face, and she stumbled, the taste of blood filling her mouth.

"Salope!" he growled, yanking toward the waiting SUV.

Alessia's eyes watered from the pain, but she refused to sh
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