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.

distress, Miley refused to

“I won’t leave you.

We’ll go together.

Neville could respond, his body slumped, and he leaned

caught him in

voice faded as he

Miley’s voice

“Don’t scare me.

Wake up!”

unresponsive to

Books Chapters Are

clawed at Miley’s

help, but the screen displayed a taunting lack

in her

lose Neville like this,

as she called his name,

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