The moment the branch snapped, Yasmine’s heart skipped a beat as if she

were plummeting down a cliffside. But in that brief instant, she felt an odd sense

of relief.

At last, she could shake off Boyd and Serana, those two thorns in her side. Now,

she could breathe easy, no longer needing to trouble her mind over their drama.

It had been quite the headache dealing with them both.

Boyd would be pleased. Serana, the apple of his eye, was safe and Yasmine,

the heartless one, wouldn’t be a sore sight for him anymore.

She wasn’t a fool though. She wouldn’t gamble with her life just to play

matchmaker for them. In this moment, she was determined to survive at all

Enter title…

costs.

Thankfully, it wasn’t a sheer cliff she was dealing with.

However, the fall from the tree to the mountain’s side was significant, and when

she landed, the impact sent a jolt through her body as if every organ had been

shattered. The pain was so intense, she couldn’t pinpoint where it hurt the

most.d2

As she slid down the mountain, the thick underbrush and brambles tore at her

clothes, now muddy and ripped. Instinctively, she reached for anything to steady

herself.

At first, her descent was too rapid, and each grasp at stability only led to more

sliding. After several attempts, she managed to slow down.

Finally, gripping a protruding rock, she steadied herself, but the rain had

loosened the stones, and before she could catch her breath, the rock split,

sending her sliding down once again.

down the mountainside, forming streams

snapped and pebbles

were

cuts of all

had the strength to struggle, to fight for her life, but

her pain, her strength waned. Though her speed had lessened,

handhold became

a bitter laugh escaping her lips in the midst

wasn’t lost on her. Risking her life to save the very

sounded like a

when had she ever been

if this was to be her

behind a noble reputation.

punctuated only by occasional

felt her body

more.

but it was only a moment

with the same excruciating pain

organs aching.

a metallic taste filled her

illuminated her surroundings, revealing she had landed

base of the mountain. Exhausted

moving her limbs feebly before finally

lightning’s flash, she surveyed the area. The rain

barely open her

them,

or use her hands

was drained, hurting, and

her. Nor would the cops. They lived by the rule:

case. The question was whether she’d live to see their

light suddenly swept her way, followed

voice she recognized. “Yasmine?!”

moved her arm,

but the person heard her. Yasmine could

light finally

Ava rushed over, shocked

she helped Yasmine to her feet. “Oh

fall from

slumped against her, “More like

her

expect you to be the one to

Yasmine’s hair back, “Did you forget? This mountain is

it better than me. If you

worst place you could end

managed a weak smile, “Truly the

talking. Save your strength. The police

cave nearby, hidden away. Let me take you there.

too heavy.”

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