[b]A sigh of relief passed over her as the pain subsided. The awful empty feeling was nothing compared to the previous anguish... It even seemed to go away as the wounds closed. Well, no... It was ever present... But relief was a powerful feeling.[/b] [b]Taking slow and steady breaths, Chloe did her best to remain calm and maintain a level head. So much had happened she wasn't sure if she would recover... It all felt unreal, like a dream...[/b] [i]"I'm okay... I'm okay..."[/i] [b]She whispered to herself, as if to confirm that she was really okay.[/b]