Fragile Sanctuary

Vivienne’s POV

“Please!” I cried, even though I felt like collapsing to the ground. “Someone help me!”

My breath burned in my throat, and black spots danced at the edges of my vision. But I kept running.

Then I saw it; a restaurant. Lights warm and golden inside. People. Witnesses. Safety.

I staggered through the door, stumbling into the front podium. A waiter stepped in front of me immediately, s