Bianca’s head spun, her body feeling weightless, and then a sharp wave of pain hit her. Everything went black as she lost consciousness.

“Bianca! Bianca!” Through the haze, Bianca faintly heard her name being called. The voice, shifting between distant and near, felt both real and far away—it was probably Blake’s.

With great effort, she managed to open her eyes. She saw Blake, bloodied, desperately holding her hand, trying to pull her out of the wreckage.

Bianca’s brow furrowed slightly.

“Bianca! Stay with me. I’m getting you out of here.”

She heard him, but her body wouldn’t respond. Pain overwhelmed her. It was so intense that it felt like she...