Chapter Twenty-Five

Trigger warning (panic attacks)

Maria

Alesso looked livid. His pupils were dilated looking almost devious silver. There was no warmth was in them like it used to. His face has almost white as if seen a ghost and he was sweating. His hands were balled into fists so tightly that his knuckles had turned white. I could see his muscles along his arms were contracted and he was breathing heavily, almost panting for air as if not getting enough air.

He walked in nearly tripping as he took each step. I climbed down one stair to see if he is ok but he looked at me and I could see the fear in his eyes.

"No! Stay there! Don't come near me!" Alesso yelled startling me with his harsh tone.

It was more like he was scared. Matteo came from behind him holding his shoulder and guiding him to the living room. I walked down the stairs either way and walked to them. Alesso was behaving like he was trying to resist himself from doing something. He kept muttering something under his breath.

"No!" He scream