A hand rested on Benjamin’s shoulder from behind. “Here you are.”
Benjamin turned. It was the police officer who grinned and then immediately threw a straight quick punch in his face.
Benjamin tilted his head at the last second. “Too slow,” his gaze turned sharp, and before the officer knew it, Benjamin’s knuckles struck his throat, and his feet shuffled back as he struggled to breathe. A second later, Benjamin came to his senses and tried to help the officer. “Are you okay, officer? I’m sorry.