In the time it took me to look sideways, Xavier had swept up behind me, twisted my hands backwards, and handcuffed me.

I began to struggle as an afterthought, and Xavier was already announcing the results.

"The defendant has been subdued and applied for transport to Slave House for correctional purposes, the case is adjourned."

Tears of anguish flowed down my face, and like an unconscious beast, I said, "Let me go! I'll kill him! I'll kill him!"

The leather gloved ...