Chapter 169 Dust To Dust

• : : : Sophie : : :
• I blink slowly, my vision hazy, my body feeling like it weighs a thousand pounds. My mind is sluggish, swimming through the fog of unconsciousness. Then, like a thread pulling me back to reality, I hear footsteps — fast, desperate.
• Before I can fully comprehend what’s happening, I feel warmth enveloping me. Strong arms wrap around me, holding me so tightly it’s as if he’s afraid I’ll disappear.