Her voice wavered, and she paused in her speech, clearing her throat. Once more donning the impression of Tom's menacing tone, she began, "I will only be here for five more months, at which time I will leave with Tom. You will never see either one of us again. For those five months, I expect you to treat me with the proper respect you should give a lady. I will not wish ill on you if you do not speak it of me. However, if you can't seem to stay away from me or keep my name from your mouth, you'll find that there is far worse that I am capable of. Lightning will seem like a kiss to what I will do should you cross me again, or speak of this to anyone." She stood then, raising a brow as Billy stared at her, slack jawed, too afraid to blink as he strained his eyes to remain focused on her. "Understood?" she asked, impatiently.