“Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t hostages usually taken when the abductor needs someone other than the hostage to complete a task? Or when there’s a ransom?” I asked slowly. “The hostage is held as a security measure, but they don’t do the task themselves.” Her frown deepened. “This really isn’t the time for semantics, Mr. Reed. I’m the one with the gun, so if I say you’re my hostage, then you’re my hostage. Got it?” Oh, I got it. “Of course. My apologies. I’m your hostage,” I said, no longer hiding my grin. And to think I’d thought today would be boring.
