s soon as she emerged into the open air, Eileen took a deep breath. Fresh air rushed into her lungs. The space where they had been trapped had air circulation, but the enclosure had still felt suffocating. Now, under the open sky, she felt like she could finally breathe properly.
She was still catching her breath when she was suddenly enveloped in a tight embrace.
Eileen's eyes widened in surprise.
Cesare's chest rose and fell dramatically. His breathing was erratic, unstable. There was no way he was this exhausted from simply pulling her up.
"…"
He said nothing, just held her tightly.
Eileen blinked in confusion. It was impossible, but it felt as though Cesare was trembling. She could barely believe the faint vibrations she felt against her own body.
She wanted to check his expression, but his face was buried against her, hidden from view. After a moment of hesitation, she slowly returned his embrace.
Thump. Thump.
