Retaliation 2

They step into the private chamber where leather, steel, and restraint hardware cover nearly every surface. Kai has no idea what waits, only that the air feels heavy and the light cuts harsh. Anna leads him to a small cage in the corner, fastens the latch behind him, and his role becomes clear. He will watch. Nothing more. Across the room the door opens again and Shalina Devine enters—barefoot, hair loose, her presence immediate and direct.