Sarah’s eyes were closed when the curtain was forced back, but the sound of its swift movement disturbed her.   She opened her eyes, and her mouth dropped open in shock.  But before she could make any noise at all, the man was up against her with his hand over her mouth, preventing her from doing so.  Her eyes had widened, and she stared back into his as he spoke.<br/><br/>A soft whimper could be heard from her lips as the cold metal at the tip of the gun pressed into her bare stomach.  She didn’t hesitate; she quickly nodded her head, letting the man know she understood.  The fear showed through her eyes.  Her heart beat fast; she was frightened.  She didn’t know what would happen, but she knew the man had something on his mind other than killing her.  If that was all he wanted, he would have shot her already.