-Chapter Twenty Five-

I wake up.

I am gasping for breathe, panting.

I wipe off the beads of sweat on my brow and bury my face in my hands.

Eric suddenly wakes up and stands up from the couch he chose to sleep on when he sees me awake.

He looks worried as he switches on the lights and walks towards me. He sits beside me on the bed and asks gently,

"What's wrong, Mila?"

I cry. "Nightmare!"

Before he can say another word, I grab him and hug him so tightly. He engulfs me in his arms and I lay my head on his chest. I get lost in his warm arms. I'm still feeling a little frightened.

He threads his hands in my hair, soothing me.

"It's okay," he says gently. "I'm here... It was just a nightmare..."

I draw away from him and look up at him intently, my eyes boring into his.

He leans closer and brushes his lips past mine.

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