“Now be a good girl and just sit here in the garage while I get a few things. I’ll find my way around. Call the police,right—you’re too scared to talk to the police and you know it.” She laughs a humorless cackle that echoes in the dark garage after she shuts the door.
Now I’m totally helpless. Oddly, the first thing I think about is I won’t be in trouble with the law. Maddie made that decision for me—I’m now a victim. I’m terrified over how this will turn out, but at least I’m not willingly aiding an escaped prisoner.