Nobody else moved in for which I was glad . This was between me and him, everyone else would stay out of it . I hoped .
Damien walked toward me with heavy steps and I desperately wanted to shift .
’Let’s do it’
There’s not enough space, someone will get hurt
He threw a punch and I dodged it . I saw some movement coming from the podium, Sam was squirming on the floor and his eyes were slowly fluttering open .
My concentration was cut for half a second but that was enough . Damien had his hand around my throat and squeeased as he lifted me from the floor and tossed me into the wall . My head started spinning but Damien wasn't about to give a me chance to get back up .
I tried to stand but my balance wasn't there and a punch to the face on top of that tossed me back down .