Chapter 559

Just as I was about to speak, Harlan's voice echoed in my ear. "Missy, do you believe that I could take him down too? If I wanted to, it would be no trouble at all to take both of you away with me." He was threatening me, trying to intimidate me. "Maddie?" Chris called out again from outside, his voice laced with urgency. I couldn't just stand there silently and let Harlan take me away. So, I lowered my head and bit down on his hand. Taking advantage of the momentary distraction, I broke free and dashed out the door. "Chris, help—" But before I could finish my sentence, I felt a chill run down the back of my neck, and everything went black. When I came to, I found myself in a pitch-black room, lit only by a few dim lamps. I was lying on a soft, large bed. As memories of the events leading up to my blackout flashed through my mind, I sat up with a start, throwing off the covers to inspect my clothes. But when I saw the unfamiliar nightgown I was wearing, my mind went blank. That