Chapter 60

JOJO: I needed something, anything to take my mind off all that had happened at the police station. I could not speak to Mel until my mind was settled.  I was on the phone, trying to call Ashley. I had not informed anyone - except Bentley, who I had given a rather vague reason for my sudden need to disappear - so, I needed to let her know I was alright. She was going to be worried about me, but would not bother asking anyone, especially not now that everyone was mad at me.  I looked around, scanning my environs for a taxi. It was already dark, I had to find a cab and return to Rush Empire. I was just about to walk towards the alleyway, where it would be easier for me to cross when I walked past a man. Only, I did not get the chance to walk past him, because he caught my wrist and flung me toward his chest. I wanted to scream, but he spun me around and clasped his palm against my mouth.  Cold sweat broke from my face as my heart pounded in my chest. I felt my chest rise and fall with my