C77 Desperation

Bernice stared at her phone display, the ominous flashing of the message from the kidnappers, words that were twisting within her stomach like a knife.

“Luca…” she whispered, the feeling of helplessness weighing heavy on her chest. The world around her suddenly was unreal, as if she were living some kind of nightmare she could not wake up from. Of course, calling the police terrified her