“W-what?” My voice cracked, “But how…” I tried to form words as I stumbled.

The memories of Adeline throwing acid at me replayed like a loop in my mind, my eyes stung with tears, and I could almost feel my skin burning as a shriek rippled from my throat.

“Julia!” Atlas snapped and I opened my eyes, struggling to focus on him. He pulled me into a hug and held me tight.

It was then that I realised I had been stuck in a panic attack. My bottom lip quivered, I ...