Noah’s POV

"Argh!" I groaned, my face contorting in pain.

Fuck.

My shoulder burned like it had been torn out of its socket. The airbag had gone off, smacking me square in the face, and the scent of burnt rubber filled my lungs. I coughed hard, gripping the steering wheel to steady myself as the world tilted sideways.

For a second, everything was a blur... headlights, the sound of distant horns, the faint hum of my car’s engine still running. My chest heaved as I leaned back, wincing at the sharp pull in my ribs.

I was alive.

Barely.

“Fucking hell…” I muttered, dragging a hand down my face.

My...