Kaida

"I won't hurt you. I just want to help," he urged, stepping closer. "It's cold out here, alright? Let me get you to a warm place for the night at least. This is no place for a lady to stay all by herself. It's dangerous out here. Hello! Are you there?" he called out to me.

I hesitated to move.

The offer of a warm roof over my head and some sleep was incredibly tempting. I was filthy and drenched with sweat from my run, and I had a strong urge to wash up.

But what if I went with ...