As her heart raced, her trembling form retreated, her gaze fixed on the approaching danger. Her lips trembled with fear, clutching protectively at her injured abdomen. In a hushed whisper, she begged, "P-Please," gasping audibly when his rough grip tightened around her throat, pulling her perilously close. Their lips met, momentarily freezing her terror-stricken body, as his cold words echoed:
