Page 28 of Sexted By a Stranger

Luca the atmosphere stretched to its breaking point.

Don't panic. Luca. Don't fall for it.

I put all my strength into my will, pouring everything into my eyes as I met his gaze.

I'm okay. I'm fine. Trust me. Stay calm. You have to stay calm.

Meanwhile, my hands, bound behind my back, hidden by sleeves and rope, began using every ounce of strength to work the small, cold blade between my fingers as Connor became extremely agitated and his guard dropped slightly.

Each tiny sawing motion felt like red-hot wire cutting into my nerves, but I couldn't stop. My soul was torn in half—one half desperately holding Luca's gaze, the other silently counting down in the darkness.

Faster! Go faster!