They forced Eve back against another support beam, tying her there.
Eve’s shoulder scraped metal. Pain bloomed along her arm.
She tried to stay calm.
Think. Think. Keep your mind.
Alissa shifted beside her, wrists bound tighter than Eve’s. Her face was pale, breathing shallow.
Eve forced her voice steady. “Alissa. Listen to me.”
Alissa’s eyes flicked to her, terrified.
Eve swallowed hard. “Do you know who is doing this? My father’s associates turned enemies, perhaps?”
Alissa shook her head violently. “No. No, Eve. I swear, ”
Eve’s voice cracked with frustration. “Then why are we here?”
Alissa’s breath trembled. “I don’t know.”
Eve stared at her, trying to read deceit.
There was none.
Only fear.
Eve’s chest tightened. “This isn’t random.”
Alissa swallowed hard. “I know.”
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