�What the hell even is this place?! There�s no signal at all!�

�No signal?� Stefan frowned right away.

�If we can�t call anyone to rescue us� With both of us hurt, all we can do is just sit around and wait in this secluded place. Since this place is so remote, and we�re at the bottom of a cliff, it�s understandable that there�s no signal around here. I think it�d be better if we could climb to a higher place.�

Renee figured that since she had still been able to receive Kevin�s texts on the main road, it was likely that they�d be able to find a signal as soon as they got out of this pit.

However, it was likely half a mile away from where they currently were. Moreover, it wouldn�t be an easy trip with the forest and darkness around them.

�If we have to climb out, then so be it.� Stefan�s voice sounded especially determined.

�But my leg� I can�t move at all. If I could, I would�ve climbed out a long time ago�� Renee trailed off when Stefan came and squatted in front of her.

The man ordered, �Put your arms around my neck, I�ll carry you up there.

�Huh?� Renee stared at the man�s wide shoulders under the dim moonlight. She looked rather hesitant and replied,

�That�s not appropriate, is it?�

�Stop dawdling. If you won�t get on, I�ll just leave you here,� Stefan said frostily.

In reality, he knew that he didn�t have much time with his dislocated leg, and that he wouldn�t be able to help if they kept stalling.

�Ah, fine, fine. If you insist,� Renee said and put her arms around the man�s neck, putting her entire weight on him.

�Hold on tight.� Stefan reminded the woman and tried his best to stand up. Despite his tall build, having to endure this extraweight made him sway back and forth unsteadily.

Renee held her breath, not daring to move a muscle, and asked softly,

� Hey, are you okay? Why do I feel like you�re having a hard time carrying me?

It�s like you�re about to faint!�

�I�m� fine!� Stefan said with difficulty, gritting his teeth.

It was as if his left shin bone had fractured, with the pain piercing his flesh like thousands of needles.

His forehead, back and palms were covered in sweat, but he knew he couldn�t stop, nor could he let Renee notice his wounds. With that, he kept climbing towards the main road, one step at a time, willingly enduring the intense pain� JrNovels.com