Aniela froze in place as a familiar voice reached her ears. Oh s**t… Bea is coming. Her chest tightened instantly, and a wave of panic shot through her veins. I can’t… I can’t be seen like this. Not now. She pressed herself lightly against the wall of the hallway, hoping her hood would hide her face, fingers trembling slightly.
Her heart pounded so fast she thought it might burst. Okay, okay… deep breaths… deep breaths… She inhaled sharply, counting silently in her head. One… two… three… four… Focus. Think.
Her mind raced. I need to get out of here… I need to hide… I need Orifiel and Erelah. Without thinking, she pulled out her phone, fumbling slightly with her fingers as her pulse kept drumming in her ears.
She dialed Orifiel quickly, her thumb hovering nervously over the call button b
