With gritted teeth and one hand on the ground for support, he lifted her and set off from the camp.

As darkness deepened, navigating became a challenge.

Neville relied on memory and the marks he’d made earlier.

They made slow progress, Miley attempting to distract him with conversation, sharing light-hearted stories.

But both were acutely aware of their dwindling strength.

Eventually, Neville’s steps faltered, his vision blurring.

He found a relatively flat area and set Miley down.

“Go that way, you’ll get down the mountain soon.

“What about you?” Miley looked at him, concerned.

Leaning against a tree trunk, Neville struggled for breath.

“Go ahead.

I’ll follow.

his distress, Miley refused

“I won’t leave you.

We’ll go together.

could respond, his body slumped, and

him in

as he slipped into

Miley’s voice trembled

“Don’t scare me.

Wake up!”

lay motionless, unresponsive

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clawed at

phone, desperate for help, but the screen displayed

in her

lose Neville

up…” Words choked in her throat as she called his name,

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