Trapped in a Box
"If I hadn't found you in time, you'd be dead!"
Elaine covered her mouth, appearing as though she might vomit. The stench was overpowering, even from the door. “Then do what you think is best, Yoel. Teach her a lesson,” she said, her voice trembling.
Yoel nodded, his face set in determination. "I won't go easy on her," he muttered, more to himself than to Elaine, as he stepped into the room.
"I'll head back to the party. You and Julianna can sort this out!" Elaine called over her shoulder as she hurried away.