After I Amazed the World the Cold Alpha Regretted

Chapter 179

My hand trembled as I put down my fork. My entire body went cold.

Before I could react, my phone huzzed on the table. I snatched it up, Leo's name flashing on the screen.

"Did you see the news?" Leo's voice was urgent, almost strained. "The car they were in-it was involved in the accident. I don't know if they're alive or dead."

My stomach twisted into knots. The idea that Ceccily and Derrick might have been caught up in something like this was unthinkable, no matter how frustrating they were. couldn't ignore the suspicion creeping into Leo's voice.

"I don't think this was just an accident," he continued. "There's something more going on."

"I agree," I replied, my voice steadier than I felt. "But we need to be cautious. I'll organize a professional search and rescue team to help. This is serious.

I need to be there."

"You don't need to-"

"I'm the Luna. I can't sit here and do nothing." My tone left no room for argument. "Arrange for someone to pick me up. I'll meet you at the site."

Leo paused for a moment on the other end of the line, then relented. "Fine. I'll send a car. Be ready."

An hour later, Leo's car pulled up outside.

I stepped out into the chilly night and climbed into the back seat, the driver nodding politely before accelerating toward the accident site.

The drive was long and tense, the darkness outside the windows reflecting the heaviness in the air.

more than three hours, we finally arrived

scene was even

the scent of burnt metal and gasoline

everywhere, coordinating search and rescue

long, eerie

was already there, pacing near the

me, he approached quickly, his

my hand, his

over at the ongoing efforts. "There's nothing

though the pit in my stomach was growing by the

cold night breeze tugged at my clothes,

his jacket and draped

standing in just his shirt, the fabric clinging to

should keep it," I protested, reaching to hand it back to

mine, keeping the jacket in place. "I'm fine. You

soft, almost tender, and the look in

the jacket

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Amazed the World, the Cold

Chapter 179

slowly as more families arrived, their faces drawn tight with grief and

dutching each other

at the wreckage, their expressions

as I fought to keep my own emotions