The Final Blow

She put all her strength into it. The force of the slap snapped Richard out of his drunken stupor. One slap wasn't enough—Beatrice grabbed his arm, crouched down, and threw him out of the way.

This over-the-shoulder throw was a move her father had taught her when she was younger. When Richard had once heroically saved her, she had been the one to stop the thief and take back the stolen bag.

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