Love Unbreakable

Gripping the pepper spray in her backpack, Raegan asserted, "Move aside. I need to find my partner."

One of the men intercepted her and mocked, "You little liar. Your partner deserted you just now."

Raegan's demeanor hardened.

"Do you wish to verify my honesty?"

Those men had come for leisure, not trouble. When laying eyes on the stunning Raegan, they attempted to flirt with her. But they harbored no ill intents.

One relented first, saying, "Easy, miss. No offense intended."

As he coaxed his friend away, he reassured Raegan, "All clear. You can go."

in Raegan's track lingered,

a few steps forward, Raegan noticed

a while, Raegan spotted Mitchel propped against a tree, stealing glances at her

tread further down and settled in

midday sun scorched the hillside,

the only water bottle was

conditions seemed daunting, especially under the assumption that Bryce would deny her water, unless she conceded

his descent, Raegan shut her eyes, subscribing to the mantra

she knew all too

ground prompted Raegan to open her eyes.