#Chapter 148: Checking The Damage

Alaric’s POV Looking over, I almost approach Cara, but she seems dazed. Perhaps reuniting with Mia has affected her. Undoubtedly, she needs a minute to process all that has happened and what it means for her. Still, I would rather be able to help her through the process. Noel is there, but Cara doesn’t seem to notice him, even as he tries to speak to her. Concerned, I start to walk toward her. Yet, before I can reach her, the paramedics burst into the warehouse. By now the trio of kidnappers has been escorted out, and likely the police cleared the room for the paramedics to enter. They look around, and then, spotting Mia, rush toward her and Cara. With their presence, Cara seems to return to herself. At once, she listens and responds to their questions, while encouraging Mia to do the same. I stop, watchful. Even Noel takes a few steps back, giving the paramedics room to work. They look over Mia and Cara both. One even comes toward me, as if they want to check me over