“Reed—” I yanked her arms apart and slammed them to the mat by the wrists. “Stop being afraid,” I demanded. “Fight back. You can do this. Stop being fucking scared—” A growl tore from her lips and she popped her hips up with renewed strength, putting me in another headlock and pivoting her body to the left with all her strength. I lost leverage and she flipped me over, straddling me with her bare thighs.
