He placed his hand beneath her hair, behind her neck. A nice gesture when done by a loved one, very creepy when done by a stranger. She felt his fingers tense and suddenly got the impression he was about to slam her head forward on the desk.
She reacted immediately. Quick as a flash she dropped her arms low and grabbed him backwards by the knees. His body collapsed downward with the pressure and his hand dropped so he could steady himself.
She didn’t wait. She shot from the chair and ran as if her life depended on it. She could hear him swear and then the footsteps came. They were gaining on her. She looked back and gasped, he was almost on top of her and starting to lunge forward to grab her. Again her instincts and quick reflexes kicked in.
Just as he lunged, she dropped to her haunches and shot a leg out in front of him. He tripped. The momentum from his lunge threw him forward and she heard a crack as he hit the ground.
She didn’t look back, she ran. Again. This time faster, the adrenaline in her body spurring her on. He wasn’t getting another chance. Not if she could help it.
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Unbeknownst to Sarah, she and her assailant were being watched. He stood in the shadows and recorded the action on his phone. He’d have to do this one differently, she was smart and quick thinking. The challenge made him want her more. He would win where his compatriot has failed…