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Amora Manso hasn't had what many would describe as an easy life; Her dad left her mother for a skinny blonde when she was still young, and her older brother has been involved with things he shouldn't be.
In the shadow of her family and outgoing friends, not many know about her exceptional intelligence, clever wit and sharp tongue.
So what will happen when one day she is walking home late at night , and is ambushed by some thugs, whose leader is thirsty for revenge. The only question is: Why?

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"What are you gonna do, mug me?" I say, trying to keep the fear out of my voice.
He takes a dangerous step forwards, his piercing eyes boring into mine. I lick my lips, which seem to have become suddenly very dry. His eyes shoot to my lips, an unreadable expression misting his features.
"Oh no, I won't do that" he starts as I let go of a breath I hadn't realised that I was holding "what fun would that be? I would never have a reason to see you again if I did that."
My eyes widen as he takes a step forward.