Chapter 28

If Tristan knew, would he come and save her? Before she could think any further, Cassandra completely blacked out. The van sped off toward the outskirts of the city and eventually came to a stop at an abandoned factory. The two men dragged her inside. A bucket of cold water splashed down over her head. Cassandra shuddered violently, her body reacting before her mind caught up. Her consciousness slowly returned. The chemical left her with a pounding headache as she struggled to open her eyes. Two masked men stood over her, staring coldly. She frowned. She had been kidnapped. Her hands were tightly tied behind her back with rough hemp rope, and her ankles were bound as well. She couldn't move an inch. The air was thick with the damp stink of mildew mixed with the acrid stench of ether. It made her stomach turn. "You… Who are you? Why did you take me? I don't have any money," Cassandra croaked out, her voice raspy. She tried to keep her voice even. The bald man let out a sneer. "Do