Chapter 47

With my heart beating and adrenaline pumping, I endeavored to be as inconspicuous as possible when conversing with Elliot. In spite of the fear I am feeling, I need to hold on to that little hope that I have. I need assurance that Elliot will come to my aid. I need him to promise me that, despite him having a girlfriend, he will come to my rescue. I'm clinging to his previous statements that if he has to choose, he'll choose me over everyone else, no matter what.

Yes, I am selfish and self-centered, but I have no choice but to be selfish at this moment in order to survive and thrive unscathed. I'm not sure why I'm here or what they're about to do to me, and I'm not interested in finding out. All I wanted was to be rescued, freed, and able to return to my home. Away from this perplexing and terrifying situation that is slowly killing me.

"Elliot, I'm terrified. Please help me. Please get me out of here alive." I don't want to, but I simply cannot stop the panic and the dread that's co