Chapter 59

14. Finding Lust Again

Even Bailey held her breath as the lady descended the knife against the ropes, cutting through it with a flicker of adventure in her gaunt eyes.

“Don’t fret. If at all I meant harm you'd be the one to go first.” Shooting Joel a murderous glance, she uttered then turning her attention to Bailey.

“Not her.” She uttered flashing a wide grin at Bailey.

“Thank you,” Bailey appreciated, forcing the lines in her cheeks to form a smile.

“Oh no, I'm just doing my job, honey.” She laughed heartily.

“Oh hell, you are.” Joel tsked.

“They'd lift my suspension after your testimony,” she added.

“I hope they do.” Bailey responded, uncertain either she should reply or not.

Then her eyes flew back to the door, and she noticed a key buried in the locks.

Did the crazy lady lock the door from within?

Her question was left hanging in the air as the lady led them through a tunneled space leading to the