Chapter 9
It took Nick the better part of an hour to twist himself around and to his knees and work the tether loose from the bed. He knew from experience that once Todd tied someone up they tended to stay that way until untied or cut free. This was different. Nick hadn’t been tied to stay that way. Todd knew Nick would never call for help, not tied in a bed naked. He’d starve and explode before letting Jimmy, or anyone but Todd, see him that way.
It made no sense. If Todd intended to meet this woman, or anyone, he could simply order Nick to stay here. Considering Nick was supposed to cover for Todd, that shouldn’t even be necessary. For some reason, Todd thought Nick would follow him. It was the only explanation.
Things weren’t adding up.
Todd lied about the woman, likely his relation
