The car jolted violently as it came to a full stop just inches away from Claire. Her heart thumped frantically and her body couldn't move. With a sharp turn, the car swung around and sped off quickly.
Lara ran out to meet Claire, she was still standing transfixed. “Claire! Claire!” Lara shook her fiercely. “Claire, can hear me? Are you alright?”
Slowly, her eyes moved to meet Lara's. “Lara…what just happened?”
“I don't know, can you move?” Lara guided her and they moved carefully into the studio. “Are you okay? You have to tell me if you are, Claire.”
Claire slowly nodded. “I'm fine. I'm just startled.”
Lara noticed how fast her heart thumped. “Okay, take deep breaths. In and out, in and out,” her hands went up and down to guide Claire in the breathing exercise. “How do you feel no
