In the dimly lit corridor, the air was thick with tension as Jake struggled to stand, his body battered and bruised. The tall man loomed over him, a sadistic grin plastered on his face. Jake's breaths were ragged, his hands trembling as he clenched them into fists. Behind him, Lily and Everlyn stood helplessly, their faces pale with fear as they watched Jake being pummeled mercilessly.
The man's gaze shifted from Jake to the two women. His grin widened into something far more sinister as he tilted his head, scrutinizing them like prey. "Perhaps," he muttered to himself, "I'll have a little fun before we tie them back up. It's been a while since I've had.... company."
The very suggestion sent a shiver down Lily and Everlyn's spines. Everlyn clenched her teeth, glaring at the man, while Lily's eyes became filled with panic. "You monster!" Everlyn spat, though her voice quivered.
