Susan gasped for air, feeling like she was burning all over. Frantically rubbing her hands and legs, panic surged through her. “Oh, my God, what’s happening to me?”
Glancing back at Jess, who met her gaze with an unapologetic stare, Susan felt a rush of dread.
“Hey, Ms, your time is up!” An officer’s voice interrupted their tense moment, prompting Susan to nod hastily and flee the station as if chased by unseen forces.
When she left the station, she felt suddenly free. She blinked in confusion, and her heart continued to race as she struggled to make sense of the overwhelming sensations coursing through her. She felt like she was burning inside. Her blood was boiling as if being heated by something.
She quickly got into a taxi and drove off.
Jess sighed, her gaze falling to the ground
