CHAPTER THIRTY TWO
Keri got to her feet as well. An unexpected calm came over her. Jessica was safe. Even if Jason had a key to the door, there was no way he would get to her before she escaped and found help. The police would be here any second, if they weren’t already.
Of course, they wouldn’t make it in time to help Keri, stuck down in this dungeon with a madman. But something occurred to her in that moment.
I don’t need their help.
“No, Jason,” she said slowly. “You’re trapped in here with me.”
A flicker of hesitation passed across his eyes. That was all she needed.
All her training kicked in as she rushed at him. He turned to face her, the hunting knife firmly in his right hand. He started to swing it sideways at her. At the last second, she dropped to the ground, feeling a ripp
