Chapter 247. Guest of Honour

Reyona had no idea how much time had passed before the door opened again.

Never in her life did she know that she would be so grateful for that tiny slant of light.

The light did not even reach where she was, but it was something.

Something other than the crippling darkness that seemed to be seeping under her skin.

Keeping Allysyn's face in her mind had been one of the things that had staved off the gloom.

Reminding herself that the girl was alright was the goal.

Maybe they can release Allysyn even if they keep her?

Then she would remember Pat and sobbed behind her gag.

When she started giving in to despair, she would remember Maxwell.

He must be on his way already. He would surely get them out of this, and they could all go home.

Then she would remember Junior and vow to open her heart to that delightful kid fully.

Then her family would come to her mind and she would wonder what they would do if someth