Skyler’s POV I jolted up in bed. “s**t!” I said panting. “s**t. s**t. s**t. s**t!” I felt myself going into a panic. I couldn’t breathe. Then two very muscular arms wrapped around me from behind me squeezing me tight. “Skyler, what is it? What’s wrong?” Kanto sounded calm but I could pick up traces of concern under his sleepy expression. I let my emotions initially take over, tears streamed down my eyes but I tried to regain control. Kanto put a hand on each of my shoulders to turn me to face him. “Skyler, breathe. Take a deep breath.” I listened to his words, taking in shaky breaths. When I was able to control air flow like a normal person, Kanto slid down my arms when he spoke again in a solemn tone. “Nightmare or dream?” “He’s coming. Varus is coming.” I said in almost a whisper.

