But she kept trying still, taking deep breaths every once in a while. And yet it was hard to get into a perfectly calm state with her body consumed by fear and her heart beating so fast. Besides, she hated being this close to anyone. Maybe with the exception of Jean.
Jean...
She wondered how he was. Probably so furious right now and planning to murder. And then she began to feel bad that she hadn't listened to him. But then, even if she had, no one could have prevented this from happening. Bodyguards wouldn't be allowed into the party and the kidnappers seemed to have had everything perfectly planned out. It was no one's fault.
