I have nowhere to go.
He made a move toward me and stepped closer. Away from the danger, I withdrew. His laughter was infectious.
“Do you realize why I’ve dragged you into this back alley? Because there’s absolutely no escape. And you actually believed me when I said we were under surveillance, which shows how stupid you are. You must be crazy.”
As I was reversing out of the alley, I bumped up against a wall. My stomach churned and my heart caught in my throat. It slowly dawned on me that I had made a disastrous decision. I tried to get up, but my legs wouldn’t work. Despite my best efforts, my hands were cold and shaky. I had nowhere to go.