Fractured
I manage to croak between ragged breaths.
“I'm here babe, just calm your breathing, everything is okay,” He says softly, trying to hide the fear in his voice.
“Hey, Josie. Listen to me. Breathe with me okay?” Luke's smooth voice soothes. I manage to nod my head and attempt to follow the rhythm of his breathing. He takes my hand and places it on his chest. I focus on how his chest expands and contracts under my hand and slowly I manage to match my breathing to his. “That's it, you've got it,” he praises wrapping his arms around me and pulling me closer until my cheek is on his chest, listening to him breathe. “Keep following my breathing, everything is fine,”
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