258. Endanger More Lives

'No. No. Zach!’

Heidi's mind screamed, her heart threatening to burst out.

She slapped off his hand and attacked him, beating at his chest and yelling, “Monster! Maniac! Criminal!”

She wailed. “Steve Anderson, what the hell are you? How could you- What did Zach do wrong?”

Steve grabbed both her hands, immobilizing her. “Zach Olsen has himself to blame.”

“Smack!”

Heidi slapped him hard, the red marks of her fingers outlining his cheek. “You're a monster! I hate you! I wish we'd never met! What in the world did I do to deserve this?”

“Stay put!” He commanded. “Or I'll make you regret it! You want more death, so be it!”

Scared and devastated, a sharp pain sliced through Heidi's stomach, forcing her to cease her frantic movements.

She sat properly, her shoulders trembling, and more tears dropping from her eyes.

No. The Skyline Bar was intact. Nothing happened, nothing was destroyed.

Zach must be fine.

Steve resumed driving, rubbing the side of his cheek. “Be grateful you're in this cond