*Lub-dub. Lub-dub.*

“I think I can hear your heartbeat... Harry...” I said in my befuddled state. My vision gradually cleared. We seemed to be in some huge building.

*Lub-dub. Lub-dub. Lub-dub.* His heart started racing, so loud I could hear it clearly. “Your heartbeat is so fast.”

He quickly helped me sit up, so that I wasn’t lying against his chest anymore. He looked at me in relief. “You finally woke up. You gave me a real fright just now.” He held my arms tightly, terror and fear in his amber eyes. Somehow, his gaze turned conflicted and his grip on my arms tightened. Without warning, he pulled me into his embrace and held me tightly. Hugging me, he buried himself into my neck as he murmured,...