The man reacted instantly, landing a sharp punch to her stomach that knocked the air out of her lungs.

“Shhh…” he mocked, clamping a hand over her mouth as he dragged her out of the closet.

But Svetlana wasn’t going down without a fight.

She kicked with all her strength, her shoe slamming into the man’s shin, earning a grunt of irritation. But he was too strong. Her slender frame stood no chance against his size, against the brutal force with which he held her.

Still, she refused to give in.

Sh