Where things go from bad to worse…

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Previously on Sunday Snippets:
Having been caught by a ruffian and dragged into a deserted alley, Delaney’s attempt at escape has proven futile.  Now, she finds herself pinned against a wall, one arm held behind her back by a large and unforgiving man.

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Delaney let out a pained gasp as the ruffian roughly yanked her around and stars exploded in front of her as her head slammed against the brick.  She shook her head to try and clear her vision, struggling in his grasp.
“Get your filthy hands off me, you cur!” she demanded, then spit in his face when his grip only tightened.
With a snarl, he released her and she opened her mouth to scream again, desperately hoping that someone would come to her aid.  Instead, she saw his arm draw back, moments before all the air left her in a whoosh as his fist made contact with her stomach.  Doubling over, Delaney gasped for breath.
“Boss owes me extra after the fuss you put up,” he growled.
With one large hand, he grabbed her wrists and yanked her upright, holding her arms above her head with one hand while the other reached out and grasped her throat.

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Thanks for joining me for another Weekend Writing Warriors.  It is getting harder and harder to only post eight sentences of this scene each week!  This scene is difficult in many ways.  Between the action, the emotion and the pace, it is a delicate balance to get it just right.  One thing is for sure, it is a nail biter!  Thanks to everyone on their feedback from last week you are helping me get this story where it needs to be.

See you next week!

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