Chapter Ninety Four

I retraced my steps, my mind racing with a mix of fear and determination. I had to find Sandra and make sure she was safe. As I approached the last place I had seen Oliver, I spotted a note on the ground. I picked it up, my hands trembling as I read the words scrawled across the paper.

"If you want to see your friend again, come alone to the abandoned warehouse on Elm Street. Don't involve the police or anyone else. This is your only chance."

My heart sank as I realized the gravity of the situation. Oliver had taken Sandra hostage, and he was using her as leverage to get to me.

I stood there, clutching the note in my hand, my mind racing with fear and desperation. I knew I had to call the police, but a part of me hesitated. What if involving them only put Sandra's life in more danger? Oliver had specifically warned me not to involve anyone else. But I couldn't just sit back and do nothing. I had to try and save Sandra.

With trembling hands, I dialed the emergency number and explained