Silvia Davis POV
The sound of my racing heart echoes in my ears as I struggle to maintain composure. His threats and sadistic amusement are suffocating, but I won't let him break me.
I tried to step back .
Alex's sinister smile widens as he sees my resolve. "Oh, how delightful! The little mouse finally finds her courage, you are going to run?" he taunts, his voice dripping with malice.
His words ignite a fire within me. I refuse to be reduced to a mere pawn in his twisted game. If he wants a fight, then he shall have one.
With shaky hands, I reach into my pocket, trying to steady myself as I grasp the object hidden within. It's a small knife, a last resort for self-defence. I hope I won't have to use it, but I can't afford to be defenceless.
"Now, let's see how long that defiance of
