Chapter 124

My head throbbed, and I had no clue what was happening. Had Jack offended someone? Or was this whole situation something he had orchestrated? Suddenly, I heard a buzzing sound. My phone! I looked down and saw my bag had been tossed against the wall not far from me. I struggled to move my hands, but the ropes were tied tightly, and the bindings around my legs were equally restrictive. After what felt like an eternity, I finally managed to feel a rough piece of wood behind the chair. I focused on the door, slowly working the wood against the rope. Time dragged on, and it felt like the rope had finally worn down a bit. I pulled again, and to my delight, it loosened slightly. With a glimmer of hope, I kept at it, and after what felt like forever, the rope finally snapped in one place. Joy surged within me, but then I heard voices from outside. A rough male voice ordered, "Go in and see if that girl is awake." Another higher-pitched voice replied, "Okay." The heavy door swung ope