Crises in Love (Zora and Jaylan)

Chapter 435

The shout pierced through the darkness like a beacon, and I felt a sudden surge of hope. We were

going to make it out alive after all!

I could hear Larkin's voice calling out, “Hannah, Ms. Wilburn, are you both alright?”

Hannah's voice came through, strained but hopeful, “...We're okay!”

Her shout was followed by a sickening 'crack' from the car, and my heart lurched with fear.

Please hold on, I prayed silently.

There was a tense silence that lasted an eternity, or maybe it was just three minutes, before Larkin's

figure appeared in our line of sight.

Hannah let out a cry of relief, “Larkin!”

“Stay calm, hold on!” Larkin cut off her jubilation as he checked the stability of the car.

“We might not have much time left! The branches holding us up are too thin,” Hannah shouted, her

voice edged with panic.

“Got it! Don't worry!” Larkin replied, then I saw him signal upwards before he was hoisted away. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Before long, the car was secured by two thick ropes, and Larkin helped us out. My legs nearly gave out

as soon as I touched the ground, but Larkin was there to steady me.

It took a moment for me to collect myself, to get my emotions under control.

Meanwhile, Hannah had dashed over to the scene of the accident, about 50 meters from where our car

had hung precariously.

“I need to see for myself!” I said, determined to walk over.

Larkin grabbed my arm, stopping me. “My lady, maybe it's better if you don't.”

“Why?” I asked, confused. He just shrugged

I understood but still moved forward, “I need to see their fate for myself.”

The chaos that met my eyes, though, was beyond anything I'd ever imagined. I clapped a hand over

my mouth and bolted to the side, retching violently.

The scene was a macabre tableau, the air thick with the stench of blood.

Hannah came back to my side, patting my back gently as I struggled to keep myself together. I hadn't

felt great before, but now I was completely spent.

Finally, with nothing left in my stomach, I straightened up and Larkin handed me a tissue.

I wiped the corners of my eyes and mouth, sniffling, “How many were in the car?”

“Two. They didn't make it,” Hannah said casually, as if she was immune to the horror.

“And the van driver?” I asked, worried. After all, it was just a case of being in the wrong place at the

wrong time for him.

“There are two people in the van, both injured, but not seriously, thank goodness!” Hannah had

gathered quite a bit of information by now.

Our car was pulled up and was a total wreck, beyond repair. Larkin retrieved our phones and my purse,

briefed the responding officers, and ushered us into his own vehicle.

Reporters were already descending on the scene, their cameras flashing from a distance.

After two officers finished taking our statements in the car, Larkin started the engine and we drove

away from the grim scene.

He glanced back at me, “My lady, where to?”

“Home,” I replied, longing for the comfort of my own space.

“You sure you're okay? Maybe we should swing by the hospital just in case,” Larkin said, concern in his

voice.

“I'm fine, really. Just... not used to scenes like that. It was too much,” I explained.

Just then, Logan's call came through. I answered, trying to sound composed, “Hello?”

“Are you alright? Were you hurt?” His voice was tight with worry.

I mustered a weak smile, “You forget, I'm very lucky!”

“I'm fine too!” Hannah called out loudly.

I chuckled weakly, “We just had a real-life action movie scene.” Coոtent of Drąмąոovеls.cоm

“That's good to hear. Where are you headed now?” He didn't dwell on it, just asked for my next move.

“Heading home to rest. I don’t feel like going anywhere else,” I said, still feeling shaken.

Hannah turned to Larkin, “Where did you come from to get here?”