In a crumbling warehouse on the outskirts of town, Rafael, Mosby, and ck Viper stood grinning as if they had already won. Tied up tightly in front of them, Aspen was bound hand and foot, unable to move an inch.


    ck Viper sneered. "She''s got some fight in her. Almostnded a hit on me when we caught her."


    As he spoke, he hooked a finger under Aspen''s chin and lifted her face in a vulgar gesture.


    Aspen tried to turn her head away, but his grip tightened, making her jaw turn red from the pressure.


    "Let her go," Mosby said with a frown.


    ck Viper scoffed. "What''s the matter, Mosby? Feeling soft for her now?"


    Mosby shook his head. "It''s not about pity. I just don''t want you pushing Andrew too far. Our goal is to get the map fragments. Once we have them, we let her go."


    ck Viper''s eyes burned with hatred. "Let her go? You really are naive, Mosby. My beloved junior, White Viper, died because of that bastard Andrew. When Mr. Driscoll gets what he wants, you two can leave. But me? I want to make sure Andrew begs for death before I''m done with him."


    Rafael''s voice was cold. "Do whatever you want with him. I only care about the map."


    Aspen spat, "You''re not getting anything from us! Andrew would never cave to scum like you!"


    ck Viper pped her twice across the face, leaving bright red marks on her cheeks. "Stupid bitch, shut your mouth. Keep running it, and I''ll make you regret being born."


    Rafael chuckled darkly. "Rx, little girl. Your precious Andrew is already on his way here. You should''ve heard him when he found out you were in trouble. He tried to sound calm, but I could hear the panic in his voice."


    Aspen''s heart sank. Thest thing she wanted was for Andrew to walk into this trap, especially with ck Viper in the mix. He was terrifying, and her own senior grandmaster-level skills had notsted a single round against him.


    As she worried that Andrew would not survive against him, tears welled up in Aspen''s eyes. She began struggling against the ropes, but it was hopeless-there was no way out.


    Mosby snorted. "Just cooperate and you''ll walk out of here alive."


    Aspen clenched her teeth. "Mosby, you call yourself a miracle doctor? You lost to Andrew, and now you''re resorting to gutter tricks like this? Even if you get the map, you''ll be a disgrace. You''ve already thrown your honor in the trash."


    Mosby''s face twisted with fury. "You little bitch, don''t you dare lecture me! If it weren''t for Andrew, I wouldn''t be in this position! He stole my glory and reputation, and also killed my prized disciple! All those old O grudges-I swear I''ll tear him to pieces!"


    Aspen stared at him. "Mosby, ask yourself honestly-has my master ever oncee looking for trouble? You''re the one who provoked him at every turn. You brought everything that''s happened onto yourself."


    ck Viper let out a twistedugh. "Master? Aren''t you and Andrew a kinky pair? What, you call him that while he whips your ass and then screws you till you cry?"


    He cackled shamelessly, eyeing Aspen''s curves and long, toned legs with a look that made the air feel dirty.


    Rafael grinned. "You know what? Maybe I''ll take my turn with her before that punk even gets here."


    ck Viper''s face lit up. "Don''t forget me, Mr. Driscoll! I want a turn too!"


    However, Rafael shoved him aside, his pants already tenting. "Get in line. A woman like this? I''m going first."


    Mosby frowned. "Mr. Driscoll, Andrew is almost here. This isn''t the time to make things worse."


    Rafael was already unbuckling his belt, revealing a pair of loud, red boxer briefs. "Rx, I''m quick. Three seconds, tops!"


    The moment he said it, both Mosby and ck Viper gave him a weird look.


    Rafael realized his slip-up instantly. He silently cursed, ''Damn it!''


    Years of booze and women had wrecked his body, andsting three seconds was already pushing it. If he skipped his meds, his pants would not even be halfway down before he lost his erection.


    Seeing Rafael already stripping, Aspen''s face flushed with shame and rage. "I''d rather die than let filth like you touch me!"


    ck Viper grinned wickedly. "You think you have a choice? Mosby, do us a favor give the girl a little taste of that special drug!"