"Elliott," she screamed.

"Go ahead, let it all out. No one's going to hear you anyways."

She screamed again and tried to break loose of his hold on her. She kicked at him, but he moved too quickly, and her numb legs wouldn't do what she wanted.

"You ready now, Missy? Times runnin' out, and your fancy man friend didn't show with the money this mornin' so's now it's your turn. You made peace?" he asked as he pushed her even closer.

"What do you mean, now ...