After the messenger left, Neve clutched his chest hard, his breathing becoming rapid and uncontrolled.
He was trying so hard to breathe properly but his lungs felt like they were collapsing. His heart was pounding so fast he thought it might burst out of his ribcage.
Kelly immediately wrapped his arms around Neve, pulling him close and pressing him against his own body protectively.
"Hey, breathe," Kelly said softly. "Neve, just breathe. Focus on your breathing."
"What if it's Cael or... Doris?" Neve asked desperately, his voice shaking. "Did she get caught? Did Soren find out about our plan?"
Kelly did not have an answer for that question.
Popi's expression became serious and calculating.
"Who is Doris?" Kelly asked, still confused about who they were talking about.
