The Story of Jody — Karin Mutch

"Believe me, Jody, this is no joke." Adam's dark eyes held hers, and for the first time in her life she felt afraid. Really afraid.

Her aunt and uncle, Detective Morgan, the magistrate and the people who had to bear the brunt of her escapades had never made her quake as Adam had.

Jody wanted to say she was sorry, but how could she? Being sorry wasn't going to change anything. Everything she touched or came in contact with she seemed to destroy.