Chapter 88

ARIANA'S POV 

I stood frozen, my phone still clutched in my hand, as the menacing voice echoed in my mind. "Come alone...or your precious Rob will pay the price." My breath caught in my throat, and my heart raced like a jackhammer. Panic set in, and I felt the familiar symptoms of a panic attack creeping up on me. My chest constricted, and I struggled to breathe. I tried to calm myself down, but it was too late. The hyperventilation took over, and I felt like I was suffocating.

I collapsed onto the couch, my body shaking uncontrollably. Tears streamed down my face as I gasped for air. The attack lasted for what felt like an eternity, leaving me exhausted and drained. When I finally regained control, I broke down into sobs, fear and anxiety consuming me.