“LOLA! LOLA! Hey! Calm down… It’s okay…” A pair of strong arms pulled me into a hard chest.
I was screaming and thrashing. I probably hit him as well but he didn’t even budge…
“It’s okay… Lola… It’s just a nightmare…” He comforted me, holding me tight and caressing my back.
The scent wafted from his body was familiar, resembling whiskey and fresh rain and bringing me endless comfort.
I finally stopped struggling, buried my face into his shirt, and broke into tears.
“It’s okay, kitten. Everything will be fine. You’re safe now.” He purred gently, hand stroking my hair when I was trembling, “I won’t let anyone hurt you… Okay? Just try to breathe…”
I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to even my breath.
When I finally managed to stable my heartbeat, I looked up and blinked blurring tear
