Chapter 78

*Lucia*

He sensed me coming with the rope, but it was too late to duck as I wrapped the rope firmly around his neck. He wiggled, trying to turn the table, and sure he was strong but I didn't want to give him the pleasure of seeing me weak or thinking he was stronger.

The light dimmed.

“How do you feel now?” I asked.

He was low, and his hand was on the rope. I held him tighter. If I allowed him to overpower me for just one moment, I didn't know what he would do.

He stopped wiggling. “Having fun?” He asked. His hands were still on the rope. “You bet,” I responded. “You may have to tighten this rope to kill me,” he says, struggling a bit. I liked the fact that he was struggling.

“Okay, fun time is over,” he said. His hands moved to mine and he pressed my hands. His grip was tight and solid. Then one of his hands moved to the rope and he easily moved them over his head.

I put up a fight. I wasn't going to allow him to get away so easily. So, I quickly wrapped my hands around his neck.