144.The Disaster in the Land

Mia

I frowned as I looked at the lightning streaking in the sky, it was bright enough that it made the night look like the day even though it was well way past dusk. I winced as I heard the thunder rumbling loudly in the sky as well.

I had never been afraid of thunder but this wasn't part of it. I shivered and ran my hands over my shoulders, wiping the sweats off my palms with my clothes.

Quinn noticed and moved closer to me. "Are you fine?"

I shook my head. "I don't think I am."

"What happened? I didn't think you were afraid of the thunder."

I shook my head. "I didn't think so too."

"But you are at the moment?"

"It seems like that."

"Okay." He nodded. "Come over here."

What could I have said to that? I moved closer to him and jumped into his arms. I smiled as I sat between his legs and he wrapped his hands around me.

"Feeling better now?"

I nodded, smiling like an idiot. "Yes."

"Good."

It felt good to have his arms around me. I could focus on his warmth, scent and breath slightly tea