Shadows Of A Forgotten Spring Novel

Chapter 134 Chapter 134 You shouldnt have played this game with me , handsome , she said , malice dripping in her voice .

Look at you now , You dont look so good .

Where are they ? Jims swollen eyes flickered open ; he breathed laboriously .

Though he was in pain , he was able to force a faint , pitiful smile .

I dont know , he croaked .

He doesnt tell me anything Annies jaw tightened , her fury simmering just beneath the surface .

She leaned closer , her lips brushing his ear as the whispered , Wrong answer , darling .

he straightened and slapped him hard across the face , the sound echoing through the empty warehouse , Jim groaned , his Read snapping to the side , fresh blood trickling from the corner of his mouth .

Please , he rasped , his voice trembling with desperation .

Let me live .

Im sorry .

His words infuriated Annie even further .

She raised her hand , ready to strike him again .

But before she could strike him , though , a deafening roar sounded in the distance .

The ground around her feet trembled , and a wave of heat and dust swept through the warehouse .

The men shouted in panic , stumbling as the tremor knocked them off balance .

Annie stared around in shock and confusion .

Panic set into her heart .

What the hell was that ? she muttered .

She jolted back from her daze and hollered orders at her men , Go ! Find out whats going on ! The men scrambled , fear emanating from them as they scurried towards the door .

Annie didnt move for a second , her mind whirling .

This wasnt the way it was supposed to go .

Something had clearly gone terribly wrong , and she needed to act fast .

Her eyes again flicked to Jim , slumped against the chair , semi conscious .

She grabbed her bag from a nearby table , slinging it over her shoulder .

AAAAA Alexanders knuckles turned white as he clutched the steering wheel and wove in and out of traffic like a madman .

Cars Blurred around him , their horns blaring in protest as he pushed his vehicle to its limits .

His mind was in panic , but one thing was clear , he have to get to Emma .

She cant die ! Not like this ! Not now! Alexander prided himself on composure .

But then again , this wasnt a This fear was unlike anything hed ever felt before regular situation ; this was Emma , his Emma , the woman who had always being was within him , even when apart .

Memories of her flashed through his mind .

Alexanders chest felt like it was caving in as he gripped the steering wheel tighter , his knuckles turning white .

He couldnt lose Emma , not like this .

Not after all the mistakes hed made , not when he hadnt had the chance to make things right .

ૐ Hold on , Emma , he muttered through gritted teeth , his voice breaking under the weight of his emotions .

Please , just hold on .

Im coming .

But then , a deafening explosion tore through the city , its sound thick in the air .

Cars screeched to stops and their drivers ducked their heads , terrified .

Mothers instinctively threw themselves on their children and shielded them from the unseen 12:45 Fri , 3 Jan 04 Chapter 134 danger .

* .38 % Alexanders hands gripped on the wheel tighter and his breath hitched .

Searing hot tears streamed uncontrollably down his face .

Tears rolled from his eyes as the realization hit him .

He had fucked her up , hed shown up too late .

Emma ! he choked , shaking .

He couldnt even begin to imagine the fear she must have been consumed by , the terror in her eyes , the desperation in her voice .

The thought of her all alone , helpless , in a living hell tore into him like a dagger .

he streets spring back to life around him as the initial shock of the explosion wears off .

The cars start to move , and pedestrians slowly emerge from their hiding spots with pale faces .

But Alexander could focus on none of it .

His eyes remained glued to the towering structure , W2 Holdings , now a scene of utter devastation .

The flashing lights of police cars , ambulances , and fire trucks surrounded the building as he approached .

Crowds of onlookers had gathered ; their faces filled with disbelief and horror .

Smoke billowed from the upper floors .

The bombs , he heard a voice in the crowd said shaking , They defused most .

but the one at the 69th , it went off .

Took out the floors beneath it .

According to the headline he has read earlier , Emma was being held captive on the 69th floor .

A wave of nausea washed over him , and he bit his bottom lip so hard he tasted blood .

He drove past the barricades without hesitation , ignoring the frantic shouts of officers trying to stop him .

His car screeched to a halt , parked recklessly.Before anyone could react , Alexander bolted from the vehicle , his legs moving as if possessed .

Sir , you cant go in there ! an officer yelled , attempting to step into his path .

My wifes in there ! Alexander thundered in a hoarse , pained voice .

And Im not leaving till shes safe ! We understand , sir , but its not safe ! The buildings unstable .

Alexander stared back , his face contorting in rage and despair .

I dont care ! Ill tear it apart brick by brick if I have to , but frn getting her out ! * Before they could get a hold of him , Alexander dodged them and ran toward the building .

The smoke was thicker now .

The acrid smell irritated his nostrils as he pushed his way through the building , his heart pounding like a war drum .

The elevators were out of option , the explosion having knocked out the power .

Alexander didnt stop ; he went straight for the stair , taking the steps three at a time .

His chest was burning , his legs screaming in protest , but he didnt stop .

Images of Emma flooded his mind , the thought of losing her , of never seeing her again , was unbearable .

Hold on , Emma , he whispered , his voice barely audible over the chaos .

Im coming .

Just hold on .