Bab 139: Insanity... (4)

Thump... Thump...

Ava's heart was pounding wildly in her chest, her pulse racing at breakneck speeds. Desperate for comfort, she buried her face into the soft, black fur of Fenrir. She wrapped her arms tightly around his neck, clinging to him as if he were her only anchor in a turbulent sea. She felt the warmth of his body against hers, and the steady beat of his heart, and she closed her eyes, trying to steady her breathing.

Tap... Tap...

Ava's heart skipped a beat as she heard the soft, steady sound of footsteps from outside. The sound of someone walking on the stone pavement sent shivers down her spine.

The only thing that kept her calm was the unwavering gaze of the large wolf by her side. She believed that the wolf would inform her if 'he' was nearby.

Ava desperately wanted to log off and escape the situation, but she knew that doing so would mean losing her levels and valuable items, because she was in combat.