Elias' mind raced as panic gripped him. How did everything spiral out of control so quickly?
He had been so sure of himself when he set this up—so sure that Zane would be humiliated, beaten, and forced to crawl out of here. But now, the tables had turned in the worst way possible.
The gang boss stood there, hesitant, looking between Zane and Elias. He knew what was about to happen. If Zane was who he feared he was, betraying him could mean death. But if he stayed silent, he would be seen as disloyal. There was no winning.
Elias' heartbeat pounded in his ears. He couldn't afford to let the gang boss speak. He had to do something—anything.
Before the gang boss could open his mouth, Elias forced a laugh. It was hollow, unconvincing.
