Due to the weight of the unconscious Lucas pushing her backward and the choking substance covering her nose, Stella almost lost her balance. But, she felt a powerful arm grab her by the neck from behind, preventing her from tumbling down. While Lucas was lifted off her by a man in a mask.
The white fabric clasped around her nose was making her eyes red and teary. It was also making her feel nauseated and breathless.
In a desperate struggle to stay conscious and free herself from her assaulters, Stella tightened her lips and held back her breath. She swiftly brought out the dagger in the side pocket of her hoodie and plunged it into the side of her assaulter.
"Ah..." The masked man grunted in pain and pushed her towards an incoming fist.
"Hel..." Stella was silenced by a blow to the head before she could scream for help.
