Valerie was horrified. What was he going to do to her when he finds out the truth? Mark cranked up the automobile, and the engine roared immediately to life. He jumped into the cab, jamming his big body down.
He smiled at Valerie, baring his white, even teeth. ''Just for your own good," he said, "I hope Elizabeth is lying." And he patted her cheek.
"Yeah." Valerie cried inwardly. "I'm carrying your child."
"I hope so."
Valerie was red with embarrassment. How had she made such a mistake? How was she going to escape Mark's wrath? The auto was idling and he reached for the tiller. His hand brushed her thigh. Valerie tried to shift away from him, but there was nowhere to go in the cramped front. They drove away. Mutinously she stared at the endless road ahead. Her fear cooled rapidly. She
