| 119 | Escape Route

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“Why're you still doing all this?” My voice slightly falters. I can feel my resolve crumbling, fear creeping in at the edges. But I won't back down. I will get out of this—I just need a good plan. Trick this monster into letting me escape.

I won't let this bastard hurt me again. Use me. Break me. I'm getting out of here alive.

For my baby. This innocent angel still growing inside me...

“You could just leave, y'know,” I say with hopefully a believable poker face. My wrists are already sweating. Five more attempts and my left hand will be out of these cuffs. Just gotta stay quiet. Extra careful.

Leandro stares at me and smirks, clearly enjoying the power he has over me. It probably gets him off. Seeing his victims like this. Helpless. About to give in. “Do elaborate.”

Shit. Here goes nothing. “I mean, you still have an out. Just leave the country. Start over. Build a new life somewhere, w-with your girlfriend.” I shrug, feigning calmness despite the louder th