Edge of Panic

When Sienna fell into my arms, for a moment I froze completely. My breath caught in my throat as I stared at her pale, motionless face. She was so still that my mind went blank with terror. For a split second, I thought she was dead.

“Sienna,” I called, shaking her lightly, my voice trembling. There was no response. Panic rose sharply in my chest. I pressed my ear against her chest, desperate to h