Vanessa's P.O.V.
My eyes shot open, my chest tightening as though invisible hands were squeezing my lungs. My breaths came out sharp and ragged. I clutched the bedsheet, trying to anchor myself, but the room tilted in every direction.
The door burst open. Adrien was there in an instant, his bare feet silent on the floor, his eyes sharp with panic.
"Breathe, Nessa. Breathe," he said, kneeling beside me, his warm hands cupping my cold face.
"I... I can't-" My voice came out broken, my body trembling uncontrollably.
"Look at me." His voice was deep and steady. "Inhale... now exhale."
I tried. It was harder than it should have been, but his gaze was steady, pulling me back. Finally, my breaths began to even out. My chest loosened just enough for me to feel the air again.
"What happened?
