Chapter 693

Now, Noah couldn't be sure how much time was left. Noah reported the situation honestly. Nick immediately turned to Khloe.

"Khloe, take Ryan and get off the bus. Go somewhere safe."

"No... no, I want to stay with you..." Khloe said without a second thought. Before she could finish, Nick pressed his lips to hers in a deep, lingering kiss.

It was bitter, like a farewell. Khloe struggled for a moment, and he gently nibbled her lower lip-not hard enough to hurt, just enough to ground her.

"For the baby, and for me, you have to protect yourself now." He cupped her face, fingers threading through her hair.

"When it comes to those who would hurt us, we cannot be soft. We cannot give up. You've always been strong. You will continue to be strong."

that moment, a dazzling set of headlights cut through the darkness.

is it them again? The ones who tried to kill me?" Khloe and the others followed

the bus raised their hands and called

"Sir! Madam! It's me!" It wasn't Clarice's people-it was

Nick's positioning signal hadn't been precise. When contact was lost, Lenny had no choice but to search

saw him and immediately instructed, "Take

the situation, but seeing Khloe's tear-streaked face,

signal receiver buzzed. It had been recovered from the fallen man-it was a tracking device, meant to communicate with the

They had just sent the location; reinforcements were likely on the way. They were armed. The police hadn't arrived, the

rational choice was to get Khloe off the bus first. Noah relayed the situation, echoing Nick. "I can evacuate last. Khloe, listen to your husband and leave

again, "Khloe, if you stay here, neither Noah nor I can focus. For the baby, and

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