Chapter 14: Taken Again

Friday, Midnight Casino

5:30 am

Trill turns around and slowly closes the door behind her. She looks frightened as Donnie stands in front of her, holding her gaze. A single tear trails down her cheek.

"What's happening?" he asks looking into her terrified face.

"He's found me... Listen, he's going to take me and I need you to not intervene. Can you do that for me, Donnie?" she asks as her body begins to tremble and her breath comes out in short bursts.

"What do you mean? Who's going to take you?" Donnie asks as his hands cup her cheeks and his brows knit with worry.

"There's no way out... Please, stay here. If you leave this room before we're gone...he'll kill you... Just, please promise me you'll stay here," she begs without answering his questions.

He pulls her to his chest and rests his chin on top of her head.

"It's okay... We'll find a way out and I'll protect you, keep you safe," Donnie says before releasing her and looking around the room.