Rain hammered the crushed taxi like bullets. The metal screamed as the car flipped once, twice, before slamming violently into the guardrail. For one suspended heartbeat, everything stood still. Then the barrier gave way.The taxi plunged into the swollen river.Vanel's body slammed against the seat as the impact punched every breath from his lungs. Pain exploded through his ribs, and his ears rang violently. Before he could gather himself, freezing water burst through the shattered windows, swallowing the vehicle within seconds."No..." His voice trembled as he struggled against the twisted wreckage. His right leg was pinned beneath the crumpled dashboard. He pulled with all his strength, but the metal refused to move.The door wouldn't open, over and over again, he tried but nothing. The icy water climbed from his waist to his chest. Every second stole another breath, another ounce of hope."Please..."He wasn't ready.He had sacrificed too much to die like this. His lungs burned and
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