The Heart's Deception

nd anger, and he had rebuilt his relationships with Ryder and Avery.

group of masked men. They dragged him into a van and

t this was no ordinary kidnapping. The men were professio

shocked to see a familiar face. It was Ryder's b

is plan. He had been seeking revenge against Ryder a

had been manipulating Kai's therapy sessions, usi

ized that he had been blind to Max's true intentions.

arn Ryder and Avery about Max's betrayal. He used all his skill

be the same. He had been betrayed by someone he trusted, and he ha

re. He had faced his fears and overcome them, and he

xpose Max's betrayal and bring him to justice. He knew t

get the lessons he had learned. He had learned that trust was a luxury he

ven the greatest of challenges. He was capable of rising fr

ahead of him. He had to expose Max's betrayal and bring him to justice, but he also

the times he had offered him advice and support. He had trusted

he extent of Max's betrayal. He had been used, manipula

t he could use his experience to make a difference in the future. He could use his kno

es swaying in the wind, the birds singing in the trees, and the sun shining

ready for the challenge. He was ready to face whatever ca

st for himself, but for all those who had been betrayed by Max. He was doing it for

knew that he would not rest until Max was brought to

e distance. It was Ryder, running toward

ked, out of breath. "We've bee

sh over him. "I've been kidnapped by Max

d in shock. "Max? B

manipulating me all along. He's been using my

ll get him, Kai. We'll make

f gratitude towards Ryder. "T

to bring Max to justice. They knew it wouldn't b

ad ahead of him, but he was ready for the challenge. He was ready to fa

s he had learned. He had learned that trust was a luxury he couldn

ven the greatest of challenges. He was capable of rising fr