With a grin, one man caressed Raegan's soft cheek, murmuring, ‘Such a good girl, indeed."

“Enough, Silas, we should get moving. My patience is wearing thin," the other grumbled, his rough exterior starkly evident as he began to disrobe. The sight of Raegan earlier had ignited an impatient lust within him.

They had been unable to shake Raegan's attractive image since they spotted her at noon.

It was only because of Silas' keen observation, noticing the man Raegan had argued with lingering nearby, that they had bided their time.

Eventually, these two men had slipped away from their group and trailed Raegan up the mountain, stealthily waiting for the moment to pounce.

Silas, observing the other's scant attire of just shorts, let out a laugh and playfully chided, "Neal, you're in quite the hurry. Try not to scare the little girl."

Neal responded with a chuckle, “Think she's startled by this? Just wait. There's scarier stuff on the way."

Raegan, witnessing Neal's advance, violently shook her head and wept, as though she were desperate to convey a message.

This piqued Silas' curiosity. He halted Neal, suggesting, "Hold up.

Let's hear what she has to say."

Impatient, Neal spat out a curse, "What's gotten into you? Quit dragging this out."

Silas reassured, "No need to worry. Her friends are out cold.

Nobody's going to search for her."

With those words, Silas moved closer to Raegan, crouched before her, and warned, "I'm about to remove the towel. Make a sound, and I'‘1l make sure you regret it. Got it?"

Reagan sensed that beneath Silas' mild exterior lurked the most indecent of nature.

Silas masqueraded as a kind soul under the sun's gaze.

Raegan's affirmation came through tear-stained eyes, radiating fear and vulnerability.

As Silas removed the towel from her mouth, Neal gripped the dagger, his vigilance etched into his stern features.

His look was so intimidating that any scream from her would prompt an instant slash to her throat.

Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Reagan whispered through her tears, "Sir, I'll be compliant... Very compliant. Please don't hurt me. Spare me. I... I'll do whatever you ask."