Crushed Affections (Dominic and Bella)

Chapter 71

Chapter 71 Inescapable Loneliness

Chasing the robber had already drained Bella of most of her energy, and i I was clear she was now completely exhausted.

She had regretted it a thousand times. Why had she been so foolish to chase after him alone? She might lose

her life over a few belongings and shouldn't have been so stu Staring down the alley, she kept telling herself to hold on. She was almost out, almost there. Once she reached the street, she could shout for help and be safe. Suddenly, someone grabbed her arm and pulled her to the ground.

The water puddle soaked her thin clothes, clinging to her skin and accentuating her curves.

The robber crouched down and grabbed her neck. A gleaming knife pressed against her cheek. "I've never met a woman as bold as you. Come have some fun with me, and I' your stuff back. Don't be a bitch."

Bella dared not breathe as her mind raced to find an escape, but the robber gave her no time. He seized her like a small bird and dragged her deeper into the alley.

didn't dare struggle, with the knife pressed against her lower back and fear blanketing her mind. She

cried, but she didn't beg, knowing it would be useless and

there? What are you

of the alley gave Bella

robber was interrupted in his crime and flew into a rage. Abandoning Bella, he

single person walk into the alley, Panic set in when she realized the robber had a

to warn him, it was too late. The robber

check on the person and discovered it was

and struggled to straighten up. "I'm...

less than a mile away. She rushed Simon there

injury wasn't too serious. The knife had penetrated his ribcage but fortunately missed his internal organs. A few stitches would be

collapsed onto a bench

she hadn't been saved, her life would have been ruined even if she

was midnight. She had just escaped the jaws of death and was covered in dirt and