NESSA ~
I couldn't stop shaking.
Even after Dr. Reeves gave me something to calm down, some pill that was supposed to take the edge off the panic, my entire body trembled like I was standing in a blizzard.
instead of a warm medical room.
They know
The thought circled endlessly in my head, a predator stalking prey.
They know I was there that night. They know I saw something. And they're not going to stop until they drag every secret out of me.
"Nessa." Dr. Reeves' voice was gentle but firm. "Can you hear me? I need you to focus on my voice."
I nodded, though focusing seemed impossible when my mind was fragmenting into a thousand pieces.
"Good. Now breathe with me. In for four counts. Hold for four. Out for four. Can you do that?"
I tried.
Managed maybe three cycles before the memories crashed over me again.
