Amelia only nodded in response. Maisie looked back up at Liam, "She is chained to the desk," she explained. Liam's gaze traveled down to the metal bracelet that hung onto Amelia’s ankle. Liam grabbed both pieces of metal and attempted to pull them apart. The metal squealed and bent under Liam's efforts but did not budge.
Liam grabbed at the piece one more and pulled it apart with all his might. He was rewarded for his efforts when he felt the metal give way and the bracelet open up enough to get Amelia's small ankle out of its grasp. Amelia quickly pushed it away and move to get out from under the desk. Maisie grabbed at her blanket once more and put her arm around Amelia as she guided her back to the small door that they would use to escape.
Liam followed and made sure to close the do
