Lauren relieved from the gag swallowed but refused to speak or accept any food or water. Somehow being in the car now and driving to her fate was more than she could bear and she felt utterly hopeless. The way he had dealt with the whole affair spoke volumes about his experience. Nothing was done with hesitation, everything clearly planned and executed in such a manner that gave credence to his earlier words,<i>I’m good at it</i>. What chance did she have?<br/><br/>She looked up at him and then away and closed her eyes. While he wasn’t likely to be the one pulling the trigger, or wield the knife to open her throat, he was still her executioner and the sight of him made her sick.