Page 99 of Uprising

And then he turns, walking away, clearly doing everything he can to act calm.

Roman

Istare at him. For a second I think this is another dream. Another fucking nightmare like the ones I keep having about Rose.

Only I know I’m awake.

And I know all this right now is my fault.

“Rose told you this?” I say.

Ty nods. “We have to get her out.”

Ben looks like he’s ready to do it already, to take half the damn arsenal, start shooting and not stop until she’s free.

Koen looks between us. “Want me to create a distraction?” He says.

I shut my eyes, palm them with my hands. My whole plan right now hinges on the fact everyone thinks I’m dead. If I do this, how soon will it be before Darius puts two and two together and realises that’s not the case?

“Rose is fine.” Ty says.

I shoot him a look. She’s not fucking fine. She’s literally sleeping in the same bed as the devil.

But Sofia, Sofia, my poor innocent sister, she’s only caught up in this because of me. Because of my stupid belief that I could simply contain Darius through blackmail alone.

“Alright.” I say. “We get Sofia.”

“Otto takes her to the Cuckoo Club…” Ty says.

My heart practically stops at that. He fucking takes her there? Is that where they’re assaulting her?

“We can ambush him on the way.” He states.

“It’s too risky.” Ben replies.

“She doesn’t leave his house beyond that.” Ty states. “That’s our only chance.”

“I don’t know.” I murmur thinking it over.

“There’s a tunnel near to his house, we can come up, ambush them, get the girl and be gone before anyone even sees us.” Koen states.

I look between them. It’s not a bad plan but it’s barely a thought out one.

“We don’t have time for anything else.” Ty snaps. “They’re drugging her and raping her. I’m not just going to…”

“I get it.” I say. He doesn’t need to convince me, this is my sister we’re talking about. “When are they next hitting the club?” I ask.

Ty lets out a low breath. “They go at least twice a week. Thursdays are his favourite.”

“Today is Thursday.” Ben points out.

There isn’t time. Not to plan this properly. But if Ty is right, and I know he is, then I won’t leave Sofia to endure this for another day.

“We go tonight then.” I say.

Ty meets my gaze and nods. “I’ll do whatever you need.” He states.

“I need you out of the way.” I say. I don’t want him seen, I need him as my spy, on the inside, not revealing what he’s really up to and fucking this all up.

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