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Suddenly, there was a loud bang, and the car abruptly stopped.
"What the hell was that?" Asher shouted.
I tried to start the car again, but it wouldn't budge. We were utterly at the mercy of the storm.
36
Juniper
Ican spend the rest of this life telling you how sorry I am, Juniper.
It won't fix what I did to you. It won't even come close.
But I know I can't stop trying. I know there is no one out there who can show me love like you did. No one can look at my wounds and think I'm still a man, not a monster.
You were it for me. And you will be.
I re-read Reed's last message. Over the last hour, I repeated this activity in various ways. Crying, with dry eyes, smiling, angry, quickly, slowly.
But right now, I had a lot more to take care of. Leia sat before me, her face ashen as we watched the rain cause havoc outside. She played the message from the town Mayor once again.
Attention, citizens of Savannah!
This is an urgent message from the office of the mayor. I regret to inform you that our city is encountering a severe hurricane. I must stress the gravity of this situation and emphasize the importance of immediate action.
This hurricane poses an imminent threat to life and property. All residents of Savannah must evacuate without delay. I urge you to take this warning seriously and prioritize your safety.
Seek shelter in designated evacuation centers. We are setting them up on a priority basis. Do not wait until the last moment. Evacuate now!
Follow the designated evacuation routes, which will be clearly marked, and obey the instructions of emergency personnel. Stay tuned to local radio stations, television broadcasts, and official social media channels for real-time updates and further instructions.
We are mobilizing all available resources to ensure your safety and provide assistance during this crisis. Rest assured, we will work tirelessly to minimize the impact of this hurricane on our beloved city.
Remember, your life is irreplaceable. Take this threat seriously, and remain vigilant throughout this ordeal. Let us stand together, united, and face this storm with courage and resilience.
May you all stay safe, and may our city recover swiftly from this adversity.
"Junie, I'm worried about them."
So was I.
"Honey," I whispered, drawing her close, "it's going to be okay. I promise. They'll be back before you know it. We need to stay strong for them, okay? Strong and safe."
I heard the deafening blare of the hurricane warning, and my heart skipped a beat. Pandora was barreling toward Oakmont with unrelenting force.
It tore through the atmosphere, and I scrambled to keep the place safe.
Matching the deafening thunder outside, the space inside crackled with volatile energy, foreshadowing the dread in my heart.
What if they got stuck? What if something happened to that stupid car they insisted was safe?
Oh, God, what if I never got to tell them I'd work it out with them?
"I'm scared, Junie," Leia said, her voice small. I pulled her close to me and held her tight. "So am I. I'd say we'd be stupid not to be scared. But that doesn't mean we need to stop preparing."
The sky darkened, thick storm clouds swirling like a vortex of malevolence. The wind howled like a thousand tormented souls, rattling the very foundations of our existence.
Old trees bent and twisted in agonized submission as rain arrived in torrents, slashing against the windows with relentless fury.
