AUTHOR'S POV

“What!” Ryder’s eyes widened, staring at the man in front of him like he had just said the most unbelievable thing. His chest felt heavy, and his fingers curled unconsciously against his sides.

“Why do you look so shocked? Remember he wanted to hand you over to some people just some hours ago,” the man said again. Ryder swallowed hard, the sound loud in his own ears, before parting his lips.

“It’s—”

“Uh uh,” the man stopped him.

“It’s not like I can’t ...