Maya’s POV
I stood at the door with my hand on the lock. My heart beat like crazy. Liam was right outside. He wanted to come in and help me but the video on my phone showed everything the two men did to me in the warehouse. If I let him in now, how could I hide it?
“Maya please,” Liam said again from the hallway. His voice sounded kind and worried. “I know you are scared, open the door. We can just talk, I will not push you.”
I wanted to open it so badly. His warm voice made me feel safe for a moment but the blackmail message kept ringing in my head. Send the video to him or we will. I took my hand off the lock and stepped back.
“I am okay Liam,” I said through the door. My voice shook. “I need to sleep. Good night.”
He stayed quiet for a long time. “Alright but I am right next door i
