CHAPTER 607. FIGHT FOR YOU. You Have to Be Ready

There wasn’t a single sound outside or any sign of movement. The chemical light sticks didn’t last long, and Adriana used them only when she had no other choice. She knew the walls of her prison were padded, but she wasn’t sure if it was to keep sound from escaping or to prevent her from hurting herself.

She had explored the space using one of the small light sticks, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t tear off the padding.

She was certain that someone like Vance, who had managed to outwit Kyle and his family, wouldn’t place her anywhere public where she might be rescued. Crying or screaming wouldn’t help.

Eventually, exhaustion overtook her, and she collapsed into one of the corners, curling up to keep warm as the temperature dropped. The cold seeped into her bones. She had only water to drink—very little—and no food. Her only hope was that Kyle would find her quickly.

Part of her brain, overwhelmed and drained, would dr