Rosalynn and Brian took cover behind another.
Rosalynn clutched Brianâs hand tightly, her face tense as she watched the scene unfold.
What could they do?
They were outnumbered and outgunned, unable to hold off Leonâs attack.
âRosalynn, you have to understand.
This situation is bad.
Iâm in no condition to protect you; Iâm just a burden to you.
You should find a way to escape with Sanford.
â Brianâs eyes were sharp as he spoke.
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Rosalynn tightened her grip on his hand, her expression resolute.
âYou want me to go first again? Not this time.
Weâre leaving together.
â
âRosalynn, please!â
âIâm not going anywhere!â Rosalynn said.
âBrian, do you know how devastated I was when you went missing? It was like a pain worse than death, and I canât go through that again.
Please, donât push me away.
â
In the dark, her eyes sparkled with a clarity akin to the brightest stars.
Brianâs heart melted.
He gently held the back of her neck and kissed her hair, his touch both tender and affectionate.
âI love you.
â
Rosalynn shut her eyes and smiled gently.
At that moment, Jamir moved to their side, shooting as he spoke.
âIâll provide cover.
Quickly, get to safety.
â
Rosalynn glanced at Jamir, offering a grateful smile and a nod before pulling Brian along as they sprinted forward.
Bullets from the assault rifle whizzed past their ears, kicking up dirt at their feet.
Rosalynnâs heart hammered in her chest as she tightly held Brianâs hand urging him to move faster.
However, fatigue overtook Brian, and he stumbled over an obstacle, falling to the ground with a thud.
âBrian!â Rosalynnâs voice cracked with panic.
Gritting her teeth, she attempted to hoist him back to his feet.
Amidst the relentless gunfire, a muffled grunt sounded behind them.
Rosalynn whirled around to find Jamir standing defensively in front of them.
Just before him, one of Leonâs men-still clutching his rifle-slowly collapsed to the ground.
It was evident that the man had been poised to ambush them, but Jamir had neutralized the threat with a well-timed shot.
He had saved her life!