Divide and Conquer

The man across from them waved a hand, and Thomas was hauled over, a total mess.

He was caked in mud and soaked through by the rain, looking like a drowned rat.

He didn't even dare meet Harper's eyes. He could only huddle there, lost and helpless.

"We do this at the same time—your man for the food." The man let go of Thomas and kicked him forward.

Thomas stumbled, kept his head down, and made his