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

was even

drifted lazily into the sky, the scent of

personnel were everywhere, coordinating search and

the wreckage, casting long, eerie shadows over the

was already there, pacing near the perimeter

approached quickly, his eyes

hand, his

at the ongoing efforts. "There's nothing we can do

nodded, though the pit in my stomach was growing

tugged at my clothes,

his jacket

was left standing in just his shirt, the fabric clinging to his well-defined chest and arms,

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

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

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

the

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Amazed the World,

Chapter 179

hours passed slowly as more families arrived, their faces

dutching each other

wreckage, their expressions

them, even as I fought

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