บททั้งหมดของ Between Goodbye and Rescue: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 10

"We've got to take off now, or we'll never get out of here. The insurgent forces are practically on top of us!"The cabin was filled with the growing roar of explosions and the chilling sound of gunfire. Outside, the air was thick with the desperate screams of people.Inside, some passengers were praying, others begging for mercy, while a few guys in full panic mode tried to get the fiancé to see reason.However, he was having none of it, lashing out with a kick that sent them sprawling.His eyes were like lasers, burning into anyone who dared approach. "Annie is coming. Just hold tight for a sec, okay?"The guy with glasses who had been kicked down clutched his chest and spat out, "What, so we're just gonna sit here and wait to get blown up with her?!"The clock's ticking on this evacuation, and the insurgent forces are closing in. How long are we supposed to wait for her? We've got Mr. Lynch on board, for crying out loud!"He gestured to an elderly man with a shock of white ha

Everett scooped up a hammer from the floor, glaring daggers at the guy with specs."Utter one more peep, and believe me, I'll crack your skull open."The cabin went dead quiet, except for the guy's bitter, ragged breathing.Annie peeked out from behind Everett, grinning like the cat that got the cream, and gave her haul of designer goodies an extra little flaunt.She snuggled up to Everett and, as she breezed by me, murmured, "Thanks a bunch for hanging tight, Daniela."I kept my mouth shut, my eyes fixed on the gun-toting goons charging our way.As the cabin door slammed shut, a volley of gunshots rang out."The insurgents are coming!" someone shrieked.…The crowd's curses exploded all at once."Happy now, Everett?!"The guy with glasses shot up, jabbing a finger at the insurgents closing in outside. "We're all gonna end up dead here because we waited for her!"A mom clutching her kid started bawling, "My baby's only three... All because we waited for her to snatch up som

He swiftly assessed Zayden's condition, his face grim. "Anaphylactic shock! We need a medic now!"The medic hurried over but quickly shook his head in dismay. "We're out of adrenaline. He needs a hospital, stat!"The officer's eyes snapped up, slicing through the crowd. "Who has any allergy meds?"Silence hung heavy until Annie, looking guilty, edged behind Everett.The guy with glasses pointed at her, furious. "She took the meds! That faker is just pretending to be sick!"The officer's gaze turned icy as he marched toward Annie.Everett stepped protectively in front of her. "Back off! Annie is really sick!""Move," the officer commanded, his tone frosty, "or face charges for interfering with military duties."Everett tried to protest but was quickly pinned down by two soldiers.Annie let out a shriek as her designer bag tumbled to the ground, spilling lipsticks across the floor.The officer picked one up and scoffed, "Makeup? That's your excuse for holding up the evacuation?

The interrogation room fell deadly quiet.Everett's head shot up, his eyes red and wild. "What did she say?"Annie's voice did not stop. "He had it all planned out! Said that with his fiancee as a pilot, we could get away with anything!""Lies!" Everett exploded, his shackles crashing against the metal table with a thunderous clang, "Annie, you liar! You were the one who wanted to use the chaos to our advantage..."The officer calmly hit the mute button, his gaze icy as he watched Everett's face contort in rage. "Ready to confess now?"…I pushed open the door to the interrogation room, my footsteps echoing in the silent space.Everett's head turned, and the ferocity in his eyes melted into desperation at the sight of me."Daniela!" He struggled to rise, the shackles holding him firmly in his chair. "You're here at last! Please tell them that I didn't mean for any of this to happen! I was just... I was just so worried about Annie!"His voice was thick with a plea, as if he tru

Andrew crouched and touched the blood, his eyes icy. "He's hurt. He won't get far."I looked at the photo and laughed. "Think you can frighten me, Everett?"I flicked my lighter, set the picture ablaze, and watched the flames dance in my reflection–icy, unyielding."This time around, you don't stand a chance."By the next day, the story was everywhere.[Jailbreak alert: Everett on the loose in the city, military on a citywide manhunt!]My phone buzzed with a text from a number I did not recognize.[Daniela. I'm going to be the one to send you to hell this time.]I could not help but smirk as I read the message.[Bring it on. I'm waiting.]That day, after my flight landed and I was about to head home, Andrew was waiting for me outside."Instructor, it's not safe to go back to your place tonight."He stood there, umbrella in hand, a worried look creasing his forehead. "Head to the dorms. They've got better security."I shook my head. "Hiding is only a temporary fix."He gra