The Unthinkable

I felt a deep sense of unease as Mikey's words hung in the quiet room. His voice was calm and measured as he said, "The only way to get Gonzalo off your back is to let him capture you." His words echoed in my ears, and I could hardly believe what I was hearing.

I stood up abruptly, my eyes wide with shock. "Are you crazy?" I demanded, my voice rising in disbelief. "We can't be serious about this." My heart pounded fast as I tried to wrap my mind around his suggestion. It felt like a dangerous idea, something I never thought I would consider.