“The minute I saw you, I knew you were special,” he whispered in her ear, his breath reeking of stale beer. “All ladylike on the outside, hotter than a bottle rocket underneath, just begging for the right man to set you off.” Gary David said. 

It was too much.

“That’s enough. Release me, now.” she said.

Past Gary David's shoulder, Asher appeared. She saw nothing but stillness and calm intent in his eyes. He was no more than a foot away.

Gary David seemed to have no clue that Asher was there.

“Aw, now, sweetheart, don’t go getting  riled,” he whispered. He nuzzled her hair. “You and me got chemistry.”...