Chapter 514

People scattered everywhere, total panic mode.

I grabbed Yuna's hand, and we bolted, trying to keep up with the crowd heading for higher ground.

But the flood was way faster. Before we knew it, the water was right behind us, closing in like some freak tidal wave.

"Keira, Keira..." Yuna's voice wobbled as she clung to my arm, her face white with fear.

I was just as scared, but I knew flipping out wouldn't help. I spotted a flagpole platform a few yards away and yanked her toward it, moving as fast as we could.

I managed to lift her up onto the platform, but before I could pull myself up, the water hit—hard. It swept me right off my feet.

Luckily, I didn't get dragged too far. I fought to stay above water, clawing for anything solid to grab. The current roared around me, icy and fierce, but I held on, just trying to keep my head above the waves.

"Keira! Keira!" Yuna's voice broke through the chaos, shrill and panicked as she clung to the pole, crying and calling for me.

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