Chapter 18: A Shot in the Dark
When she regained consciousness, the room was again plunged into darkness. Though Caroline felt lightheaded, she wasn’t nearly as disoriented as before. The old b***h must have given me a lighter dose. She knew time was running out. Obviously Billy and Bundy were a team, in league in something nefarious, and she’d have to act. Fast.
She closed her eyes, pictured Cyril frantic without her, and sent him a subliminal message. Hear me, love, and come for me! Then, while she was at it, as an afterthought: Where are you, little folk, when the going gets rough and someone really needs you? Nowhere. Still, in spite of her dire circumstances, Caroline told herself she had to believe. If only to occupy her thoughts while her rational mind took over and suggested a co
