What? Youre saying it was Rose who got you kidnapped by traffickers? Lauren burst out, cutting Cassandra off, her face a mask of disbelief.

Yes, Cassandra answered, her voice hollow. On the way, I overheard the traffickers themselves admit it. That night, theyd grabbed the wrong person at firstit was Rose they took. I fought tooth and nail alongside the driver to save her, and in the end, I walked straight into the lions den in her place.

As she spoke, Cassandra let ...