Ellis had Bethany’s arms pinned behind her back. The knife was lost in the leaves.

“Are you alright?” Ellis asked me.

I nodded. “Yeah, you got here just in time, as usual.” I took deep breaths, realizing with Ellis here, that I’d be okay.

“Get your hands off me you bastard!” Bethany shrieked, struggling against Ellis.

“Olivia, Bethany?” I heard my mother’s voice calling out and not in the direction of where my phone ...