Chapter 105
- ZARA POV
- My breath hitched, a ragged, uneven sound. I felt like my lungs were shrinking, like I couldn't pull in enough air. Kristina’s hand, warm and steady, patted my hair. It was a simple gesture, but it felt like the only thing keeping me grounded.
- "Zara, honey, breathe," she said, her voice soft but firm. "Just... in and out. Slow. You're going to make yourself pass out."