Chapter 227
Stephanie's point of view
I collapsed straight into her arms, my knees giving out entirely. I sank toward the floor as a wave of hysterical weeping broke through me, my body violently shuddering in her tight embrace.
Keira caught me tightly, dragging my weight into the apartment with difficulty before kicking the door shut with her foot. She held me close, her voice trembling with rising panic as she stroked my back:
"Calm down, Stephanie.. Please, calm down, you're safe now.." She cupped the back of my head, pulling me closer. "..Just breathe!"
She guided me over to the sofa, where I collapsed, trembling like a leaf in a storm. Burning tears streaked down my cheeks, my breath coming in ragged, broken gasps as I squeezed her hands with a desperate grip.
