It took barely a second for Aurelia's mind to throw her into a turmoil. It went into panic mode before she could realise what was happening.
Alex was trying to tease her when he pounced and reached out for the ice cream tub, but he didn't know that simple act would evoke such a reaction from her.
It was not until he grabbed the empty tub and Aurelia was entirely wrapped into his arms that he realised that Aurelia's breathing was extremely fast and her body was stiff as a wooden plank.
Leaning back with a frown, he opened his mouth to speak but forgot what he was about to say when he saw the ashen completion and gasping mouth.
Alex let go of her and took a step back. He recalled last night when she panicked due to his teasing and thought it was the same.
"Aurelia?" He called her n
