“We’re in this together, but I’m not sure I can trust you,” he confessed under his breath.

I inhaled sharply, stopping to turn and look at him.

“You don’t need to trust me in order to get your brother. I’m here to right my wrong. You just happen to be involved.”

He stared, silent.

I sighed and continued, “Look. I’m going to get you inside the compound. I’m even going to lead you where they’re keeping Liam. I’m helping you. I have no interest in getting you captured. Your brother is also our guide. He is the top priority.”

He nodded, and I started walking again. My smile grew with every step I took.

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_Liam wasn’t the guide. __The guide was Liam’s older brother, the very person that walked behind her. __A trap was waiting for him as soon as they stepped into the compound._