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Their reactions were purely instinctive more than anything. Dexter acted first, spotting the immediate danger and throwing himself at Owen, tackling him to the floor as the knife sliced the air in front of Sophie’s face. Caroline struggled to hold the weight of Alex, trying desperately to lift him and reduce the effect of the noose on his neck, not knowing whether the trembling and jerking was from her own muscular exertions or the last spasms of a dying man.
Alex’s weight was too much for her even if she was fighting fit, but in her weakened state she knew she couldn’t hold on any longer.
‘Dex… Please…’ she grunted, watching as her colleague fought to pin down Owen Samuels. For a brief moment, she thought Owen had overpowered him, but she quickly realised Dexter had let go, freeing
