Chapter 19

Gideon stepped forward half a pace, and Wyatt immediately pressed the blade against Sadie's neck. The knife carved a deep line into her skin, just shy of breaking fully through. Gideon raised his hand, signaling all snipers to stand down. His voice, usually calm and commanding, trembled for the first time. "Don't hurt her... I'll agree to anything you want." "Prepare the speedboat!" Wyatt barked, dragging Sadie toward the riverbank. "And pull back all your snipers!" Gideon gritted his teeth,...