Chapter - [ 69 ]

[ Adeline ]

When we reached home, it was raining cats and dogs, drenching everything. We also got a little wet.

Suddenly, a thunderbolt stuck and the loud sound caused me to flinch and hug Xavier who was walking beside me. I was trembling like a day leaf. I had a bad experience in my childhood which the thunderbolts.

"Hey, it's okay. You're fine. I am here with you." Xavier hugged me tightly and rubbed my back and hairs to calm me down when another sound echoed.

I was shaking profusely by this time. Even Xavier's efforts weren't working.

"I think it won't stop anytime soon. Come with me, I think I have a solution for your panic attacks." He said and tried to distance me from him but I didn't let go off him.

"Please, don't leave me, Xavier." I whispered.

"I am not leaving you, Ade. I am only taking you to my room which is soundproof. You won't hear any sound behind the four walls." He said.

His words gave me a little comfort. I slowly detatched myself from his chest and stuck to his si