Lexi stared at the guy who'd just rescued her.  She'd been so scared when the men had attacked her, and the last thing she'd expected was for one boy to single-handedly save her from being raped or murdered, or whatever those guys had planned.  He'd been magnificent, quickly fighting her attackers, scaring them away.<br/><br/>She realized then that he'd spoken to her.  For the life of her, she couldn't make her mouth work to respond to him.  Her breath was coming out in quick gasps, and she could feel the heavy racing of her heart.  Suddenly, she thought of what would have happened to her if he hadn't intervened, and tears sprang to her eyes.  As one rolled down her cheek, she absently swatted at it, wiping it away.  Finally, she blinked her eyes and forced herself to take deep breaths.  She focused on the guy that stood before her, concern etched in his handsome face, and said in a hoarse, throaty whisper, "Thank you... I think you saved my life."