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.

where you’re hurt,” I

“Not until I

fine!? My hands trembled as I pushed more

paler, but his grip remained strong. Even now, with blood

told you,” he whispered, his breath warm against my ear, “you

I could respond, Blake’s body suddenly went limp against mine. His arms fell

shook him

response. He had

had apparently instinctively protected the passenger side while driving.

and assessed the situation. Blake was unconscious and I needed to get him out quick Despite his much larger frame, the years I’d spent caring for him had taught me how to

I summoned a determined strength as I hoisted his large body from the

from inside the car

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I said to his unconscious form before heading

aid kit, I heard Blake’s phone

to see who was calling. I simply

pause on

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