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Chapter 24

Author: Gillian Nicholson
last update Last Updated: 2025-11-08 11:53:42

Zach barely remembered the drive. He just remembered the snow, thick and constant, swallowing the highway as his car cut through the dark.

The world outside was a blur, streetlights, ghostly reflections in the windshield, the hiss of tires against slush.

He hadn’t even changed out of his hoodie. He’d just thrown on a coat, grabbed his keys and left. His hands still trembled on the wheel.

Every few miles, he’d whisper Sudan’s name under his breath, like saying it might make him appear, safe and whole again.

It had been weeks. Weeks of silence after that night they’d fallen asleep by the fire, Sudan’s head resting against his shoulder, his warmth soft and steady against the glow. Zach had thought that night meant something. But the next morning, Sudan was gone.

No note. No call. No goodbye. Now, Jake’s call replayed in his mind, every word a sharp reminder that Sudan wasn’t fine, that he was out here somewhere, bruised, bleeding and trying to pretend he didn’t care.

Zach’s grip tighte
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