[The moment she feels his grip slacken she wretches her wrist back, like it was her own strength that freed her. It takes her a moment to regain her courage and for her heart to stop pounding so hard her ribs ache.

Crisis seemingly averted, people begin to go about their business once more. If only they knew.]

You're in no position to threaten me. [Says the woman also in no position to give threats.] What do you think will happen if you do anything to me? Or Theon, or Sansa? There are people far stronger than some bastard with a dog. People I've been sure to tell about you.

[Sansa's a clever girl, but her attempt to protect others from Ramsay by not kicking up a fuss didn't do anyone any favors.]