Chapter 468

Chapter 468

“Sir, this is the only spot safe enough to land right now. We can’t go any further in.”

“Bring her down,” Cole replied without another word.

No sooner had he finished checking the emergency pack and prepared to move out, another helicopter swooped in and landed exactly where his had touched down a moment ago.

It was Max.

Neither man looked surprised when their eyes met. It was as if they’d both expected this.

“Together?” Cole asked first, his voice tight–so unlike his usual self.

Max gave a single nod. “Let’s go.” That at least was true to form.

They set off in silence, conserving their energy as they pressed toward their destination.

Mountains surrounded them. Aftershocks had dislodged boulders and sent loose rock tumbling onto the already treacherous path. More than once, they had to detour around a fallen slab or scramble over debris.

No one could say how long they trekked like that. Instead of reaching the summit, they ran into a group of rescue workers and firefighters making their own way up the mountain.

decided to join the larger

and by the time

battered village sprawled

houses, dazed crowds. The living clustered together, working side by side to clear

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of the villagers left behind were elderly, women, and children. Not a single one paused to rest.

doing their best to save

rescue team appeared, the villagers‘ first reaction

rescue team’s here!” someone

attention.

up all around, and soon the

them.

help the children!” An old woman fell to

“Ma’am, please, don’t worry. Is your mayor here? Or someone else

the road

turned the screen

with the other teachers, My granddaughter, Susannah Holt, is there as well. Please, I’m begging you,

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