The climb down felt like it took forever. Especially when Kate almost lost her grip and fell down a few of the ridges. Barely getting her grip at the last minute. My heart felt like it was in my mouth. Her scream had echoed around the dunes like it was magnified, and ever lasting as it had repeated itself over and over. Finally, though, a tunnel had come into sight at the side of the carved out ladder. Stepping on to the solid ground had never felt like such a relief, especially when I helped Kate get her feet in. I dragged her to my body and hugged her tightly. " f**k sake Kate, I had never felt such panic. I only kept it together the rest of the way to try and keep you calm ". I chocked back a sob and I squeezed her tightly.
I could hear her heart pounding , her breath was coming out s
