Mark, for his part, did well.

Admirable even.

But he broke. Lavinia only truly needed half an hour. Amidst his pleas and tears, he gave away where Casey was taken.

It was a safe house that The Syndicate used to shelter their members and possible rescues. In truth, it was an apartment in a rundown building.

Now, Lavinia tapped her nails on her leg in the passenger seat as Ardashir drove, again.

His mouth twisted in turmoil and ...