Nina POV
After Don and I reached the kitchen, I fell to my knees, stunned by how my mate had just treated me. I guess all of the built-up tension was released at once. I tried to focus on my breathing because my lungs were burning trying to catch my breath. I could feel my chest quickly rising and falling with each breath, which was not helping my panic attack. Suddenly, I felt a massive hand touch the middle of my back, gently rubbing up and down. It was pleasant and helpful. It was then that I realized Don was sitting next to me the entire time. As my breath slowed down, he whispered, "that's it, just like that. Deep breaths, kiddo".
As soon as I could, I raised my head to tell Don, "thank you, I appreciate the help." He grabbed my waist and helped me stand up, then reached down to my
