The arms holding Macy in place grew weaker with their hesitation. The employees didn’t say anything, but Macy could tell that the entire situation was making them uneasy and they wanted to let her go. With unshed tears in her eyes, she turned back to them. “Please.” Macy tried yet again to appeal to them. “Let me go. Please.” “Mommy!” Will’s scream caused them all to collectively flinch. Macy turned to glare at them, as the tears pooling in her eyes rolled down her cheeks. The man from earlier swore under his breath. “Fuck.” Exhaling roughly, he lightened his hold on her. “You broke free. Didn’t she guys?” The two employees nodded, also loosening their grip on her. They both looked vaguely sick and worried, as if they were going to throw up soon. “Thank you.” Macy whispered, before

