He's considering it, I can tell, and that's when he makes a mistake. His arm loosens around my neck and I suck in another harsh breath, coughing roughly and then gritting my teeth, waiting until I know he's got the gun pointed blindly out into the darkness before I lean to one side and bring my elbow back as hard as I can into his face.

He lets out a roar of pain, rearing back and firing wildly into the darkness. Two shots, echoing loud enough in my ears to make my teeth rattle. Fucking stupid, I know it, because I can't overpower him, but I'm desperate and hoping for a fucking miracle. Right the fuck now.