Natalie thought Colten was really sick.

"Would you like something to eat?" Colten asked gently.

"Kenneth will come for me, and so will Elwood." Natalie was sure.

"They will, but I can stop them." Colten sneered, "Your mother is still under my control."

Natalie suddenly realized, "You want me to drive them away?"

"You have only two choices, either marry me or sacrifice your mother." Colten smiled. "You can think about it."

Natalie was exasperated, "You are ...