Unshakable Defiance

The journey to the detention center had been rough. Sloane's wrists ached from the tight cuffs, and the throbbing pain from the "special treatment" she'd received during transport made every movement excruciating.

"What's wrong with you?" Kieran noticed how unnaturally pale Sloane's face was.

She let out a bitter laugh. "Spare me the act, Mr. Dupont. You know exactly what's wrong. Your men made su