Mark’s POVThe walls of my cell felt like they were closing in.

I had spent my life fighting to be on top, to never be trapped, never be at anyone’s mercy. Yet here I was, locked up like some caged animal, waiting for a stupid system I didn’t trust to decide my fate.

Sage was the only thing keeping me sane.

She visited every day, bringing whatever updates Alice gave her. I didn’t give a damn about Alice’s updates, but Sage’s presence? That was the only thing that mattered. She was my ...