Love Unspoken

"What are you staring at?" The young man's voice jolted him back to reality. Hastily, he clambered into the car, pulling Quinn out with him.

"Are you alright?" he inquired, concern lacing his tone.

Quinn's eyes fluttered open, her vision blurred. She could discern a faint sound nearby before darkness claimed her once more.

"She doesn't look well," the young man observed, worry creasing his brow. "Should we take her to the hospital?"

After a moment of hesitation, he glanced at the barely conscious girl cradled in his arms. His teeth clenched in determination, he commanded, "Bring my car around!" "Right away."

In no time, the young man returned, driving an inconspicuous white Ford.

Gently, Preston lifted Quinn into his arms, kicked the car door open, and settled her into the vehicle.

Throughout the drive to the hospital, he monitored Quinn's breathing. She was alive, but only just.

"Drive faster," he urged, anxiety seeping into his voice.

as I

falling on Quinn once more. Even with her eyes closed, she had a

a student,

contemplation was interrupted as the young man abruptly hit the brakes, parking the car

and rushed into the emergency room,

they quickly took charge, confirming that Quinn's breathing was dangerously weak. They whisked her away into

Join us for the complete

a nearby bench. "I'm

she?" the young man

wall, Preston shook his

don't even know her, and you brought her here? What

that the car belonged to someone

Alexander locked her in a car? And why was she still

were interrupted as the ER doors swung open and a doctor emerged. He

lack of oxygen, but she's stable now. She just needs to