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Cate’s soft voice came through the next cell. “I’m here, too.”

“Cate? You’re right next door! Are you okay?”

“For now. I just woke up. Mason drugged me. It mustn’t have been anything too strong, or I’d still be out.”

Gavin’s stomach twisted. “Did he?” No they would’ve heard something.

“I don’t think anything happened. I’m fine other than being locked up again.”

“How do you propose we get out of this mess, Billy?” Gavin asked.

“I’m working on it. I’ll need to find some keys. The locks on these doors are no joke. If I can get to a phone I’ll call in backup, but out here in the wilderness that’s easier said than done.”

“What if you hiked back to the park office?”

“That would take half the night. We’re not that close.”

“Please tell me your armed,” Gray said.

“I have my trusty Glock and a can of bear spray.”

“That’s good news.”

“Someone’s coming.”

Gavin listened as footsteps descended the stairs into the bunker. Knuckles rapped on the door. “Welcome to the Continental Alliance hotel, gentleman. Thanks for staying with us tonight. We hope you’ll enjoy your stay.” The voice didn’t belong to Mason, so he assumed it must be Dennis.

They heard the keys clanking, and a cell being opened. “Well, hello again. Did you miss me, my little spitfire?”

Cate didn’t answer.

“Leave her alone!” Grayson shouted and pounded on the wall.

Gavin clenched his fists at his side wishing for a way through the wall. Billy was out there and would do what he could to protect Cate, but trusting others had never been Gavin’s strong suit. He needed to control situations. Just like his father. Closing his eyes, he looked inward. This was the moment God had been leading him toward, the one where he was forced to admit he was powerless and needed to rely on the Lord to get them through this nightmare. Heaven help him—it wasn’t an easy lesson to learn.

The man’s laugh filtered through the wall. “Well, Cate, can you believe that Mason is allowing me to choose your punishment? I’m going to have fun watching you get passed around like a cheap bottle of booze at a frat party.”

“I’ll have first dibs of course while your brothers are incapable of doing anything to stop me. And I’m looking forward to our time together. You won’t get the opportunity to kick me like you did earlier.” A loud crash echoed through the bunker.

“Got him.” Billy’s voice brought a ghost of a smile to Gavin’s face, and he released a pent up breath. “He’s out for the count. I’ll get his keys.”

“Maybe you should keep your gun trained on him, and I’ll get the key.” Cate said.

Seconds later, the door to their room swung open, and Grayson wrapped their sister in a hug.

“Lock that garbage up,” Gavin said.

“Wouldn’t you rather end him?” Gray asked.

“You know I would, but I won’t.”

Masonclosedthedoorto his chambers and leaned against it, smiling. It was a trying night, but it ended in triumph. All three Garrison kids in custody meant easy access to billions in resources. He’d need to act quickly before their father discovered their fates, but with that kind of money the Continental Alliance would make some inroads into circles they’d previously been unable to infiltrate.

He made his way to the master bedroom. The bed was turned down, and a chocolate mint lay on his pillow, just the way he liked it. Maybe his wives were trainable after all. But where were they? Oh. He’d forgotten that he locked Brittany in the old butler’s pantry. But Katarina should be here. He heard the shower turn on. Perfect timing. Maybe he’d join her. He strolled to the window and looked out at the full moon. Such a lovely night.

A movement in the distance made him squint. Three shadows crossed the yard. Whoever it was would pay for interrupting his evening with Katarina. He crossed the room and left the way he’d come in, locking the door behind him to keep his wife where she belonged. Gone were the days when he’d let his women wander around the estate without him. Brittany and Vanessa had shown that women couldn’t be trusted. He wouldn’t make the same mistakes with wife number three.

He approached the kitchen door and peered out into the dark. No sign of the people who’d crossed the yard. They moved like ladies, but that was impossible. The only female unaccounted for was Samantha. Unless? Nah. Grayson and Gavin weren’t stupid enough to allow their wife and girlfriend to remain on the property, were they? He shook his head. Unlikely, but possible. He’d double check the dorm before heading outside to look again.