Chapter 170: Gut Feeling

ZAYLEN

I couldn't bear the thought of losing Liana.

The idea of something happening to her, of not being there when she needed me most, was unbearable.

I had to find her.

Without wasting another second, I grabbed my keys and bolted out of the door.

The drive to the apartment we had shortlisted last night felt like an eternity, each passing second adding to the weight in my chest. My heart pounded in my ears, the sound of my pulse deafening.

As I sped down the highway, my mind replayed every moment we had spent together — the laughter, the sadness — everything.

It made my heart heavy with guilt that I hadn't been able to give her too much time in the past few days. It has already been hard to deal with that.

The thought of a life without her was unimaginable.

I couldn't lose her, not now, not ever.

The city lights blurred past me, my focus solely on reaching her. I prayed silently, begging whatever higher power existed to keep her safe.

The fear of the unknown gnawed at me, but I