Chapter 25. Desperation Unveiled

Taya's POV

"Roleplaying and dr*gs. You two sure do like to live on the edge," he said.

I kept my mouth shut. He seemed to believe me for now. My silence must have angered him because he grabbed my chin forcefully. Just when I was expecting him to strangle me to death, my phone rang.

The quiet and terrifying atmosphere in the room was instantly broken. The man let go of my chin, and his weight on the bed was gone. He must have gotten up to get my phone.

“It’s Beta Starke! He needs something from me. Let me answer!” I pleaded.

The man’s hoarse voice suddenly became colder. “What’s wrong? Are you afraid he’ll find you in bed with another man?”

“No!” I tried my best to control my panic. “Please. Let me answer. If I don’t, something bad will happen to my friend. I’ll do anything you want!”

I begged shamelessly. What did I have to lose? I thought maybe he would untie me, but instead, I felt no movement on the bed. He answered the