44 Sage –––––––– AFTER GETTING THROWN into the van, they pulled a burlap sack over my head and handcuffed me. It was terrifying. I begged and pleaded with them to let me go, but they only laughed. “Just shut your pie-hole and do what we tell you. If you follow instructions, and be a good girl, you might just get out of this alive tonight,” one of them said. “Please, if this is just about money... I’ve got some saved up. Release me and I’ll get it for you.” “How much you got?” one of them asked. I suddenly realized how stupid I was. I’d get them their money and they’d still kidnap me anyway. “Just ignore her. You know Preacher doesn’t want us talking to the b***h. Besides, she’s a teacher. She can’t have much.” The other guy sighed. “Yeah, I guess you’re right.” “Where are you ta

