Slow down. Steady your heart. Be present. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. After a micro-session of focused breathing, she felt her panic subside. She switched her brain to detective mode. Her hands were handcuffed behind her back. She was lying on her side, and her legs were bound by something strong that wasn’t rope. Probably duct tape. And that’s probably what’s wrapped around your neck right now, holding this mask over your face.
