Katherine shivered uncomfortably as she felt Eward let go of her and start to leave. The thought of anyone walking away, of leaving her, was more than she could bear, even though she knew it was not as serious as the death of her most beloved friend's father. But the thought alone was enough. Her chest hurt from holding back all of her sadnesses, her lip in pain from biting it.
"Wait," Katherine said, a bit louder than she had been speaking, but her voice was not clear. It was rather choked, even with teariness. "Wait," she repeated seriously, hoping Eward was still close enough to hear.