Raelynn's heart pounded like a drum, her body freezing as the man's glowing red eyes locked onto her. But she wasn't going to give up—not like this. She gritted her teeth as a fierce need to survive flared within her.
Before the man could make another move, Raelynn swung her knee upward with all the force she could muster, landing a solid hit in his most vulnerable area. His quick, pained breath and the way he winced filled her with a tiny, bitter satisfaction.
"B*tch!" he growled, stumbling back, his glowing eyes flaring with fury.
Raelynn didn't waste a second. With trembling hands, she shoved him away as hard as she could, making him stagger further back. Her legs were already moving, carrying her toward safety. She didn't know where she was going, but anywhere away from him was better than staying.
It felt like the hallway would never end as her feet hit the cold, hard ground. But before she could make it far, a searing pain shot through her scalp.
