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.

hours, we

even

drifted lazily into the sky, the scent of burnt metal and gasoline thick in

were everywhere, coordinating search and

long, eerie shadows over

near the perimeter

approached quickly, his eyes dark

his grip

are searching," he said quietly, glancing over at the ongoing efforts.

pit in my stomach was growing by

breeze tugged at my clothes,

slipped off his

in just his shirt, the fabric clinging to his well-defined chest and arms, but he seemed

reaching to

mine, keeping the jacket in place.

voice was soft, almost tender, and the look in his eyes was warmer than the

the jacket tighter around

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I Amazed the World,

Chapter 179

families arrived,

sobbed quietly, dutching each other for

wreckage, their expressions

I fought to keep