Husband With Benefits
Chapter 108: An Attack

Chapter 108: An Attack

The air hung heavy with tension as the large dog lunged forward, teeth bared, ready to strike at Sara and Nora. Time seemed to slow, the impending danger casting a shadow over the two women frozen in fear.

Just as the dog was about to reach them, a sudden shot pierced the silence. The echo of the gunshot reverberated through the air, and the massive canine crumpled to the ground with a thud. Stunned and paralyzed, it lay there, momentarily incapacitated while Sara and Nora clung to each other, their eyes tightly closed.

Time came to a standstill as Nora slowly opened her eyes, and looked around in confusion.

She stumbled as she looked down at the dog, still almost glaring at them but continuing to lay there unable to move. Bewildered, she looked around and saw Demetri standing further away, a stun gun in his hand, his chest heaving with exertion. The onlookers, who had gathered to witness the alarming spectacle, gasped collectively as they looked at the tragedy that had just been averted.

Many had closed their eyes in fear, almost expecting to see a bloody carnage when they next opened their eyes.

Nora and Sara, still trembling from the close encounter, looked up. Demetri approached them cautiously, his eyes scanning for any signs of residual threat. His voice, when he finally spoke, carried a mix of concern and relief. "Are you both okay?"

Nora’s breath caught in her throat as she nodded, still processing the adrenaline-fueled encounter. Sara, recovering from the shock, managed a shaky smile and whispered her thanks.

As the two girls let go of each other, many people from the crowd approached them, applauding them for caring for each other so much that they would rather die together than abandon the other.

Nora could feel herself shaking and she quickly ran away from the scene, while Sara was helped away to a bench by the few students. Everyone gave a wide berth to the dog who lay there, still growling, fearing that the effects of the stun would soon disappear.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, a team of security guards soon appeared, clearing the area for everyone. Demetri, distracted by Nora’s quiet retreat, quickly ordered his usually invisible team, "Secure the dog safely and take it for immediate testing. I want a thorough sweep of the area. We need to know if it was provoked or if there’s some underlying reason for its aggression." Swiftly, a few guards got to work while the others waited for their orders.

Check surveillance footage and identify anyone who might have been involved in releasing that dog. I need answers. Coordinate with campus security. We can’t have any more surprises and warn them that if they cannot maintain a better security then they will lose the support of Frost Group."

With the immediate threat dealt with, Demetri quickly moved in the direction that Nora had taken, worried about her. She was in shock and there was a possibility that whoever had instigated the dog might still be on campus.

He found her standing at a distance, leaning against his car, trembling as the echoes of fear reverberated through her. Wordlessly, he approached her, gently taking her into his arms. She trembled as she clung to him, the residual shock still reverberating through her.

Slowly and carefully, he guided her into the passenger seat, driving back home. A heavy silence filled the car as he drove quickly while Nora continued to hug herself with her arms around her, trying to possibly reassure herself that she was safe...for now.

Once home, Demetri wasted no time. When she failed to move from the car, he walked around it and simply carried her out. Her cold skin made him worry. Once inside, he settled her on the couch, before walking into the bathroom quickly, drawing a warm bath.

The water cascaded into the tub, its soothing sound filling the room. With both of them still fully clothed, Demetri picked her up and sank into the warm water slowly, letting the warmth of the water cocoon them in comfort.

As Demetri settled her in the water, Nora’s gaze remained distant, her eyes clouded with residual fear and confusion. She clutched at the edges of her clothes, her fingers shaking, seeking some form of stability in the midst of the turmoil that had unfolded.

Demetri, observing her closely, spoke gently, "Nora, you’re safe now."

Even though she was present with him and heard his words, it took her a long while to react. She closed her eyes, inhaling deeply in an attempt to ground herself.

Demetri rubbed soothing circles on her back and tried to soothe her, the best way he could without words, since he had no idea what to say. However, the silent comfort had an opposite effect.

The controlled facade she had maintained began to crumble, and silent tears mingled with the warm water around her. Her shoulders shook with the weight of emotions she had suppressed.

"Why...why is this happening?" Nora’s voice wavered; the vulnerability laid bare, "What did I do to deserve all this?"

Nora’s tears continued to flow, as she whispered aggrievedly, "I learned to fight people. I learned to fight myself to do what was good for me. But now she was to be wary of every animal as well. Today a dog had been used, tomorrow something else might be used. And then she may not be so lucky to have Demetri Frost close by with a stun gun.

Raising her tear-soaked wet lashes, she looked up at Demetri, the man who was always there for her and felt her calm heart shake. He was always by her side, protecting her... As she looked at him with gratitude in her eyes, he gently kissed her forehead and assured her that everything would be fine and the perpetrator would be caught.

Nora looked at him with utmost trust in her eyes and nodded, burrowing closer to him and closing her eyes in a moment of fragile peace.

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