Once Christopher and William leave, I can breathe a little easier. I'm still not completely at ease since I'm still with David, but I feel way less overwhelmed. I let out a breath as I attempt to calm down. David looks at me with caution, and I can't look away from him. I'm currently studying the way he moves- where his muscles tense, where his eyes are looking- in an attempt to assess the situation. I'm not sure if David plans on taking me home or if he is just lying to me.

When the door to the room opens, I jerk backward and begin breathing heavily. David sees my...