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"Stacia?" He called out and something shook inside her. She stared at him wordlessly and before he could speak again, she had already jumped into his arms, making him stagger a bit from her unexpected violent hug. Her arms wrapped around his waist, pulling him closer even when she could feel his stiffness.

"Are you okay?" He asked softly and the softness in his voice made her so emotional