The lights on the deck were dim.Dominic Mercer sat in an iron chair, holding the end of a chain.The other end was locked around Noah's neck.Noah was on his knees.His face was so swollen his features were barely recognizable.His lips were split open, crusted with dried blood.The moment he saw me, his mouth moved. No sound came out.But I read his lips."Go."Dominic's eyes lit up when he saw me.He stood, brushed off his suit, and smiled like a man who'd just won."Ivy, Ivy, Ivy. I was starting to think you weren't coming.""Well, here I am."He waved a hand behind him.Two of his men walked up carrying another length of chain."Tonight, right here on this deck, I'm going to break you like a dog.""Let your little brother watch his big sister on her knees, licking the bottom of my shoe."I didn't move.I let him come closer.He reached for my hair.The instant his fingers touched the strands, I unzipped my jacket.Three rows of explosives were strapped tight around my waist and ab
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