Chapter 153

Audrey’s POV

Our car lay crumpled on the beach, metal twisted at odd angles. Through the shattered windshield, flames flickered in the distance where one of the SUVs had crashed. The orange glow cast shadows across Blake’s face as he remained slumped over me, his body still shielding mine.

“Blake!” I pushed against his chest. “Ca

you hear me?”

His eyes fluttered open, unfocused. Blood trickled from a gash on his forehead, staining his collar.

“Are you hurt?” he asked, voice barely audible.

I couldn’t believe it. Here he was bleeding, possibly with multiple injuries, and his first concern was me?

“You’re the one bleeding!” I pressed my hand against his wound. “We need to get help!”

Blake winced but forced a smile. “I’m… fine.”

His arms remained wrapped around me, creating a human shield. He had maintained this position through the entire crash, absorbing the impact with his own body.

I insisted, trying to

“Not until

be fine!? My hands trembled as I pushed more firmly against his chest. “Blake Parker, let me

remained strong. Even now, with blood streaming down his

you,” he whispered, his breath warm against

against mine. His arms fell away

him

response. He had

apparently instinctively protected the passenger side while

out quick Despite his much larger frame, the years I’d spent caring for

strength as I hoisted his large body from the vehicle. With gritted teeth, I carried him from the wreckage to a safer spot on the

him down on the sand, I noticed that a part from inside the car had struck

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me I said to his unconscious form before heading back to the

aid kit,

impossible to see who was calling. I

was a pause on the other

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