She would surrender toher maniacal captor and her vicious dog. She lay on the floor,defeated, ready to let the dog have his way and be done with it.S...e closed her eyes, not able to move a muscle. She was a petitepiece of white creamy flesh, readying herself for what she thoughtwas the slaughter. Khan growled deep and menacing, his huge head motionless, hisjaw still holding her trim ankle, his black eyes alert and waitingfor Charlotte to try to escape. Getting no resistance, his. Carol, with a strength that would have amazed anyone but Stella, gave a massive shove with her legs, toppling the loveseat, and Stella herself, over backwards and dumping them unceremoniously to the floor.Christine and JJ, closest to the widows, were rocked by the blast and left almost helpless, dazed, and confused as the glass opened dozens of small cuts on any exposed skin.Three men were climbing through the widow, dressed head to toe in white tactical gear. Each had a short, bullpup-style. About the only thing I had going for me was my metabolism, which seemed to run at super-speed. No matter how much I ate, I couldn't gain weight.Three martial arts classes a goddamn day! I FUCKING nearly died!The only reason I didn't die was because I found a different martial arts school that taught aikido across the street from Karen's Tae Kwon Do school. It didn't have to do with aikido being easier or anything--Karen couldn't watch me every second if we were in different buildings. I also. You're afraid toadmit that you like being a girl." Sure I enjoyed last night. I'll admit that. But going to my first real dancewas something special and I got to wear my new dress and everything. And youwere so nice last night and then today you turn into a big jerk." I'm sorry." Jason said as he took me in his arms and hugged me. "I didn't meanto be a jerk. It's just you're so pretty and I couldn't help myself. Besidesthis is good for you too. I mean, trust me, guys are going to hit on you.