At the next stop she felt someone sit down next to her, but didn't bother to open her eyes, not even when she felt the stranger place his rough hand casually on her thigh above her right knee. Beth's heart pounded in her chest, though she sat there perfectly still. She hadn't meant to pretend to be asleep, but if that's what it took to convince some pervert to take advantage of her, so be it. She didn't move and barely breathed as the man slid his left hand down her inner thigh, applying a little pressure to force her legs apart as he went. His touch was rough and...