Chapter 28: Not the Time for Games

Even if I had known about the pat down, I wouldn't have worried. The thumb drive is safely stashed in my glove box and the money is hidden in my house. Who the fuck knows where these diamonds are. "Turn."

I do as he says and wipe the tears from under my eyes.

"I don't know what fucking game you're playing, Tabitha, but I swear to god when this is over you will find yourself in a shallow grave outside of town."

My emotions well up again. My body shakes, but I don't cry, too overwhelmed and numb from everything tonight.

"What am I going to do with you?" he asks waving the gun around.

My gun knowledge is next to nothing, but I say a silent prayer he has the safety locked. "Benny, I swear — "

"Don't tell me you don't have them, Tabby. One of these times I'll believe you and then there's nothing to stop me from blowing your fucking brains out."