"Why aren't you pleased?" Jared asked. Abby's face was in complete horror at the idea of being bound to Jared. It took almost everything in her not to scream in sheer terror.

　　Abby shook her head as she attempted once more to escape Jared's grasp. He held her tighter, forcing her to stay in place.

　　"That won't do, Abby. I would hate for you to go through what Gayle did. You have so much potential to be a perfect lady. I mean, after all, you're silent. It's not as ...