C173 In the Clutches of Betrayal

She stirred, her eyes fluttering open. Confusion and fear flashed across her face as she took in her surroundings. “Jacqueline? Where are we?” she asked, her voice trembling. Tears welled up in her eyes. “This can’t be going on. How did we end up right here?”

“Shh, Eileen, calm down,” I entreated, trying to preserve my own fear at bay. “We’re going to be excellent. We must stay calm and think