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.

struggle, with the knife pressed against her lower back and fear blanketing

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

there? What are you

of the alley gave Bella a glimmer

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

dazed as she saw a single person walk into the alley, Panic set in when she realized the

was too late. The robber

it was

clutched his wound and struggled to straighten up.

nearby, less than a mile away.

knife had penetrated his ribcage but fortunately missed his internal organs. A few stitches

room and checking over Simon, she collapsed onto a bench outside the ward. A wave of desolation washed over her, breaking her last bit of

If she hadn't been saved,

jaws of death and