"How?" Reign grumbled in frustration.
"Stomp on his foot as hard as you can. When he loosens his grip even a little, drop your weight and drive your elbow backwards into his ribs. Then twist hard and run."
Reign hesitated. "I don't want to hurt you."
Dashiell's chest rumbled with quiet laughter against her back. The action was innocent but freaking sexy. "You won't. I'm ready for it. Try."
Reign took a breath. Then she stomped down, not too hard, because that would hurt, but enough to make the point.
Dashiell's grip loosened slightly, and Reign dropped her weight, driving her elbow back gently into his side. He released her immediately, and Reign stumbled forward, spinning around to face him, her heart pounding.
"Good," Dashiell said, nodding. "But next time, don't hold back. You nee
