~Nathan~
“Haaaa—!” Her scream cut through the darkness again.
The flashlight had barely flickered before dying completely, and just like that, she was in my arms again.
This time… worse.
There was no hesitation. No half-second pause. She crashed into me like I was the only thing keeping her grounded, her arms wrapping tightly around my torso, fingers gripping my shirt like she was afraid I would disappear if she loosened her hold even slightly.
Her whole body was shaking.
Not lightly rather in the must violent manner ever.
I stilled immediately.
“It’s okay,” I said, my voice low, steady. “Kate, it’s okay.”
One hand moved instinctively to the back of her head, holding her close, the other resting firmly against her back as I tried to calm her down.
Her face was buried in my chest.
