Chapter 39 ****graphic content****

THE FOLLOWING CHAPTER CONTAINS GRAPHIC VIOLENCE AND MAY BE TROUBLESOME TO SOME READERS. READ AT OWN RISK

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Evelyn POV

Kade’s cell phone began to ring just as Ricci walked towards Aaron’s unconscious body. Without glancing my way, Kade told Ricci he needed to take the call. Ricci responded with a simple wave of his hand.

“What do you want to know?” I cried as Ricci took out his knife.

“Who are you working for?”

My pause only entices Ricci more and before I can respond he’s cutting off one of Aaron’s fingers.

The piercing scream that leaves Aaron’s lips makes bile come up my throat. Tears stream down my face as I try to get out of my restraints. “STOP! PLEASE STOP! I’ll tell you!” I scream as Ricci moves to another finger.

Raising an eyebrow at me, Ricci gives me an expectant look. “I work for a special operations unit through the government. But you already know this. You ment