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She stumbles, falling against the wall, then just sort of crumples to the ground, disappearing behind the couch, like she was never there at all.
My body starts to shake.
Every muscle. Every tendon. Every cell vibrates with dread.
I’m going to die.
My lungs start to contract. Not releasing. Not sucking in air.
I’m going to die.
A sob lodges against the oxygen trapped in my throat.
I don’t want to die.
I’m not ready.
A ragged sound claws out of my chest.
I’m not ready.
I can’t-
And then Nero is there.
Standing in the doorway. Surrounded by a haze of gun smoke.
He’s just standing there.
Here.
With me.
Relief releases my lungs, and I suck in a breath.
He’s here.
More tears roll down my cheeks.
The hot barrel of a gun presses against my temple.
Okay.
I focus on taking a breath.
Okay.
He’s here.
With his eyes on mine, Nero tosses his gun to the ground.
He’s with me.
He came for me.
The edges of my mouth pull up into a small smile.
I figured we’d have more time.
