Fury contorted Suzy's face as she writhed in Ryan's grasp. Her fists pounded a futile rhythm against his back. "Put me down, Ryan! This is absurd!" she shrieked, her voice cracking with outrage. She kicked her legs uselessly, frustration mingling with a strange vulnerability as he carried her across the room.
Reaching a sturdy table by the wall, Ryan didn't hesitate. He carefully lowered her onto the worn surface, the wood cool against her skin. Before she could react, however, he stepped between her legs, effectively pinning them to the chair. His hand clamped firmly over both of hers, pressing them against the wall above her head to keep her from bulging out his eyes.
Suzy's struggles turned frantic. "Get off me!" she screamed, her voice tight with barely suppressed rage. Her heart hammered in her chest, a frantic drum against her ribs. The indignity of the situation, her rage, and a flicker of hurt warred within her.
