This night felt like it was dragging on forever, and this forest had a knack for trapping folks.


    Quinn was still out of it from whatever drug they gave her. It was almost dawn, and she was clinging to Alexander like a lifeline, not ready to let go. She was soaked in sweat, like she''d just taken a dip in ake. The morning dew made her hair all drippy.


    Alexander had been by her side all night and was dead tired. He gently pried her off and grabbed his clothes to get dressed.


    Quinn waspletely spent. Shey there, weak, with her messy hair covering her face.


    Halfway through getting dressed, she grabbed his clothes. Alexander turned, frowning.


    He pried her hand off again. He didn''t survive Landon''s murder attempts just to be taken down by Quinn''s endless need.


    If Landon found him dead like this, it''d be better to go down with Quinn. He nced at the gun beside him, thinking.


    He quickly got dressed, armed himself, and picked Quinn up from the ground.


    She couldn''t move, but her dazed eyes still locked onto him.


    Alexander thought for a moment, then brushed the wet hair from her face. When his fingers touched her cheek, she shivered in his arms. "What did they give you?" he asked.


    Quinn couldn''t answer. She just reached out and hugged his waist tightly.


    Alexander sighed, annoyed, and looked at his hand. "Would it help if I used my hand?" he asked.


    She didn''t answer.


    He didn''t care anymore and picked her up, walking further in. Finding a hiding spot here was tough.


    He didn''t know how long he walked, but he finally found a cave. He carried her inside,id a dirty sheet on the ground, and ced her down.


    Just as he was about to get up, Quinn hugged him again.


    Alexander never imagined she''d rely on him the most in a situation like this.


    Given her state, Alexander gently removed her hands and got up to leave.


    Outside the cave, there was a pit with water. He filled his water bag, washed his hands, and returned.


    He couldn''t worry about the water being clean. He held Quinn and poured water into her mouth.


    She was really thirsty, hugging the water bag and gulping it down. She drank so fast, water trickled down her mouth.


    Though it was tempting, Alexander stayed indifferent.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    After drinking enough, she choked on some water and started coughing. Alexander patted her shoulder. "Feeling better?" he asked. Quinn looked up at him nkly. After a few seconds, she slowly reached out, touched his face, pulled down his mask, and kissed him. Alexander sighed helplessly.


    He put down the water bag and pulled her into his arms. Whether it''d work or not, he had to try.


    In that small cave, they were almost cut off from the world, forgetting that many people were still out there looking for them, including a lost Sean who couldn''t find his way back. The sound of drones buzzed outside.


    Alexander nced sideways. The cave entrance was covered with vines, so they probably wouldn''t be found for a while, as long as they stayed quiet.


    So, he had to cover Quinn''s mouth.


    This time, Alistair had sent out more drones, and the sound of their wings filled the air above the entire forest.