MARIA POV
I woke to the sensation of the SUV’s engine humming beneath me, the vibrations a cruel reminder that I was trapped, unable to move more than an inch in any direction. My wrists, elbows, knees, and ankles were all bound tightly with zip ties. He wasn’t taking any chances this time.
The air inside the car was stale, filled with the lingering stench of sweat and the faint smell of gasoline. My stomach churned, both from the nausea and the gnawing hunger that clawed at my insides. And to make matters worse, I really needed to pee.
The back seat I was sprawled across felt lumpy and uncomfortable, every bump in the road jarring my already sore body. I shifted slightly, testing the restraints. No give. Damn it. I cursed under my breath, glaring at the back of his head through the
