"Let her go," Jessie repeated.

Wesley started to argue, but then he held up his hands and backed away. Jenny jerked to her feet quickly. She swayed in place as she stared uncertainly from one face to another. Her gaze brushed over Ashton and he saw recognition in her eyes; recognition and fear.

Jessie laid a hand on her head, ignoring her whimper. "I say you're right, man. She's just a kid. A fucking little kid!" He snapped her around and put her in a headlock. Her eyes ...