Deadly Lifeline

"Ah!" Gemma screamed, her hands instinctively reaching out for something to grab onto, desperate to stop herself from falling.

Suddenly, a hand grabbed hers, stopping her descent.

Gemma stared in shock at Tessa, who was holding onto her. Then, as if she suddenly remembered something, she broke out into wild laughter. "Hah! So what if I'm trying to kill you? You still gotta protect me, right? After