All Chapters of Cage to Cage: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

VEX POV When I walked in to see Kade and Brynn talking and smoking a cigarette together. I saw red. I don’t want her near anyone. I trust Kade, but I lost control. Something that’s foreign to me. I always have control. I locked her in her room until the gala. Kade and I didn’t talk about it. We need to stay on good terms. I bring Brynn a tray of food before bed. When I walk in she’s on the bed in a T-shirt. Freshly wet hair and putting lotion on her legs. “I brought you something to eat.” I say. She looks up at me, a glare crosses her face. “Is the prisoner allowed to eat?” She says with malice. “You’re not a prisoner, I’m just trying to keep you safe before the gala.” “How is me having a conversation with Kade, dangerous?”The fact is that I’m jealous. But I can’t tell her that. She can’t know she has a control over me that no one ever has. “Well… Kade might want revenge. Your step father, killed his sister. I know he wants Robert dead but I’m not sure if killing you would

BRYNNS POV I take a step out the room. The whole day and it took me to look like this. It’s exhausting. I walk down the long hallway. Vex is waiting for me in the living room. His back is turned and he’s watching the city from the window, sipping what I can only assume is whiskey, maybe bourbon. I step forward making myself known. My dress low cut in the front, backless. My hair curled, cascading down my back. “I’m ready.” I say catching Vex’s attention. Vex turns at my voice, drink still in hand. For a brief moment, his mask slips—eyes widening slightly at the sight of me in the royal blue gown. He set his drink down on the side table by the window.He approaches with measured steps, circling me once with calculating eyes. “Well? With this do?” I ask waiting for his approval of the work done to me. Vex's eyes darken, something predatory flickering behind them. His lips curve into a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. “It’s perfect. You really look the part. Just one thing missi

BRYNN POVVex guides me onto the dance floor, his movements fluid and precise. His hand presses against the bare skin of my back—warm, firm, and possessive.The crowd parts around us, whispers following like ripples on water. From the corner of my eye, I catch Robert watching. His expression is murderous.Vex pulls me closer than necessary, his breath ghosting over my ear.“He’s watching us like a hawk. Jessie’s slipped away—Kade’s on her.”His hand slides lower as he turns me with effortless control, making sure Robert sees every intimate touch.“When the song ends,” his voice is a whisper against my skin, “laugh like I’ve said something charming. Then we move. Third floor, east wing.”When our eyes meet, something real flickers under his usual mask of arrogance.“Ready?” His whisper is so close it sends heat down my spine. “Do you trust me?”“Just for tonight,” I whisper back, “I do.”Vex grazes my neck with his teeth, just enough to make me shiver.“I have to make it convincing,” h

BRYNN POVThe Bentley pulls away from the Mason estate, leaving the glittering lights behind. Vex sits beside me, loosening his tie with one hand while scrolling through his phone with the other.He studies me in the dim light, something cold and calculating in his gaze.“You played your part well,” he says. “Better than expected.”His phone buzzes. A small, satisfied smile flickers across his face as he reads the message.“It’s done. The documents prove everything—your father’s connection to Mantis, the money laundering, all of it.”He slides the phone back into his pocket and turns his full attention to me.“By morning, Robert Mason’s empire will be ashes.”His eyes drop to my lips for a fraction of a second.“I have a question,” I say.“What is it?” He replies, trying to sound casual.“Why does Kade want my father dead?” Referring to the conversation Vex had with Kade on the balcony. Vex leans back, watching me with that unsettling intensity, the city lights casting shadows acros

BRYNN POVVex’s expression shifts—not quite a smile, but something sharper, more dangerous.“You mistake caution for ego, Brynn. Interesting.”The Bentley turns down an unmarked road, heading into the industrial district. Warehouses loom like giants in the dark, steel skeletons against the night sky.Vex’s phone lights up. He scans the message, his jaw tightening.“Robert’s frozen your accounts. Credit cards. Bank access. Everything.”He tucks the phone away, his gaze locking on me.“You’ve just become a ghost. No money. No name you can use.”The car slows before a nondescript building with no signage.“Welcome to purgatory,” Vex says, voice smooth as ice. “My territory. My rules.”The hidden garage door yawns open, swallowing us whole.When we stop, Vex circles the car and opens my door, his hand pressing lightly to the small of my back.I slap it away.“There’s no reason I have to play the part here. This might be your territory, but my rules still stand.”His hand drops, his expres