Giselle Lambert was deep in thought when the sudden movement of the man behind her startled her.

He turned over, wrapping his arm around her waist from behind, confining her tightly like an iron chain, leaving no room for her to escape.

The more confined she felt, the stronger her urge to flee became.

The thought of escaping made her think of her grandmother, and she wondered how her recovery was progressing.

She missed her dearly.

Though her mind was alert, ...