Cornered by Lies

Jaxon sighed deeply as he turned around to open the door.

"Please, help me," I begged.

"I'm trying, but first I need to call my mother," Jaxon said, then left me alone in the room.

What would happen next was out of my control. My life depended on Jaxon's sincerity to save me. He promised to help, but why call his mother first? Anxious, I examined the room for a way out, but it was sealed, and the