THIRTY THREE – PAIN

MIRA

My head throbs wildly against my temples as I struggle to catch a glimpse of the woman through my blurry vision. She is dressed all in black. A black hood covers half of her face as well, leaving it in shadows.

If I can just get a little closer…

"Blindfold her. Since you fools did not know to wear masks, I will not risk being recognised."

That voice. It sounds so achingly familiar. Where have I heard that voice before?

"But boss, I thought the plan was to dispose of her later."

My heart thuds.

"We cannot risk anything. The entire Police force is looking for the bitch. The news of her kidnap spread far too quickly. Blindfold her!"

Yes! Mason is looking for me. I should be out of here soon.

I pause, mid gloat, as one of the mystery woman's men approach, a black strip of cloth in hand.

"No!" I scream as he makes a grab for me. I cannot stand another moment of darkness.

He grabs my hands and twists them savagely behind my back..I hear my shoulders pop as a muffled gasp of pain esca