In a desperate attempt, I twisted around and grabbed Alice's wrist, using all my strength to fight against the fruit knife that was aimed at my life.
Nasar shoved my legs away and quickly pinned my arms down. "Alice, hurry up! We don't have time!" she barked.
"Help!" I screamed, but Nasar covered my mouth, and Alice raised the knife high, her eyes cold and determined as she aimed straight for my neck.
Fear surged through me, and I summoned every last ounce of strength.
I kicked Alice hard, sending her stumbling back, then drove my foot straight into Nasar's stomach. I gasped for breath, barely managing to escape the room.
But my body betrayed me. My vision blurred, and I collapsed to the floor, darkness closing in.
'Is this how I'm going to die tonight?'
'No, I refuse to die! I'm st
