Alder's pov Every instinct screamed at me to charge forward, though years of discipline held me rooted in place, weapon steady despite the fury and terror warring violently in my chest at the sight of Alina trembling beside Kaine, his gun pressed cold and unmistakable against her temple. "Let her go," Kade demanded, his voice deadly calm despite the tension radiating off him in waves. "In time," Kaine said, unbothered by the six weapons now trained steadily on his position. "First, we talk." "There's nothing to discuss," Austin snapped, though he made no move to advance, clearly recognizing the impossible position we'd all just walked directly into. "On the contrary," Kaine said, something almost pleasant threading through his calm, measured tone. "I imagine you're all wondering exactly what I actually want, beyond simple, petty revenge against the daughter of the man who betrayed me decades ago." "Enlighten us," I said, my voice tight with barely restrained fury. Kaine's gaze f
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