Rhett's POVThey herded us together like cattle, Devon and the surviving guards with me, the others sprawled on the ground, bloodied and weary. The ropes bit into my wrists, cutting off circulation, but I ignored it, scanning the area, counting their numbers, noting exits, everything my instincts screamed I should do.The man in charge, taller than most, stepped forward, expression unreadable behind a thin, cruel smile. He gestured to the remaining people, and the rest of our captors quickly rounded them up, tying them where we could see each other. The air was thick with fear and sweat, the stench of blood and damp earth mixing in a heavy haze.I raised my head, meeting the man’s eyes. “You should know something,” I said, voice steady despite the tension biting at my ribs. “I’m a very powerful alpha. Whatever your boss is offering to pay you, I can pay double. Triple, if I have to.” My mind raced, searching for leverage, any way to buy a few more moments, a chance to escape.His eyes
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