LORETTA

The man lunged forward, and it was as if time slowed down in our booth. I could see and feel everything slowly

The tight way he clenched his fist, gritted his teeth, and the heavy pounding of my heart as fear took hold of me

Michelle didn't as much as flinch; if anything, she stood her ground harder, bracing herself for the attack. She dodged his wrist mid swing and landed a hard punch to his stomach with more strength than I would have guessed she had, sending him crashing into a nearby table.

Glasses shattered all around, and someone, I think it was Zara, shrieked. Holly was as...