Suffocating Rage

Leona clutched Sloane’s throat with both hands. Her movement was so sudden and forceful that everyone around was stunned. Sloane lay sprawled on the floor, her eyes wide in terror. Her face reddened, and her breath came in ragged gasps.

“Declan!”

Sloane could only produce a hoarse cry, struggling to call for help. Her hands clawed at Leona’s grip, desperate to break free, but the chokehold did not