Chapter 99

”AVERY WAKE UP!” I heard a booming loud voice ringing through my head. My eyes shot open and I sat up quickly in the bed. Panting for air as the sweat dripped down my body. ”Avery, what just happened?” Natasha asked me. Panic and worry were evident in her voice. I looked at her in shock and wrapped my arms around her tightly. ”I’m so sorry, Natasha…I’m sorry you heard that!” I blurted out. The air was slowly leaving my lungs. I couldn't breathe. It was as if the world was closing in on me and everything was getting tighter and smaller. Natasha pushed me back. Her hands holding onto my shoulders. ”Avery, breath!” She told me. I shook my head furiously, unable to grant her what she’s asking for. ”Look at me, Avery. You're awake. It was a dream and now you're awake. I'm right here, darling.” I looked down at my wrist and saw that Natasha had let go of my shoulder and grabbed onto my hand. She held my wrist and I held hers. Feeling her pulse. I felt the slow and steady beats and closed my