WINTERFor the second time today, my life flashed before my eyes. I couldn't see anything, but I could sense danger.My back was against something hard and rocky. The arm around my chest was strong, and so was the one over my mouth. I tried to shout, but it was muffled. I struggled hard. My writhing was fruitless. I couldn't break free from the hold, let alone get out a good scream no matter how many times I tried."Don't shout. It's me!" a man whispered in my ear with assurance.The voice sounded familiar, but I couldn't tell whose it was. It could be Seven or one of his men for all I know. Scared half to death, I lifted my foot and kicked backward. The man didn't budge.Unwilling to give up, I elbowed him in the belly. The pain in my elbow worsened, but the arm around my chest loosened away.I opened my mouth against the wet palm and sank my teeth into it. Like magic, the hand peeled away from my mouth. I heard a groan moments later.Sparing no moment to look back, I took to my hee
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