Chapter 8

My heart skipped a beat as I read the message, wondering who could be contacting me from an unknown number. I dialed the phone number from the message. It only rings twice, and someone picks it up.

"Come here fast; I'm waiting," the voice from the other side said, his husky voice that sounded like he was impatiently waiting. I knew it was him—the devil from hell.

Should I follow what he wants, or should I still go to my daughter?

My phone vibrates again, and I see a text message from Sean. It was Sean who messaged me. I know his impatient voice.

From: Sean

Don't think of not going, because we have a deal.

How did he know? I didn't have a choice. I walked to the hospital parking lot and saw his red car parked in the corner, where it was a dark and quiet place.

I hesitated for a moment before getting in, knowing that my daughter's life was at stake. As I sat down in the passenger seat, Sean was already topless, with a cigarette hanging from his lips. His window was slightly open,