?<strong>Chapter 998:</strong>


    “Yes.”


    Lynda’s heart plummeted at the simple response. “Is she okay? Is there anything I can do to help?”


    “Not for now.” Dunn’s voice was tight. A bend in the road loomed ahead, and with no time to spare, he abruptly ended the call, his focus returning to the road as he pushed the car forward, heading straight to the address Molly had sent him. The darkness pressed in around him as he drove, the road empty, offering no clues.


    He knew the Miller family had already contacted the police. If they had any leads, Molly wouldn’t have reached out to him for help.


    Dunn followed the road until it came to an end. He parked, stepped out into the chill of the night, and began to scour the area, searching for any sign of Aurora. His pants brushed against the damp leaves, the woods around him whispering with the wind. His hands and legs were scraped by thorns and brambles, but he didn’t stop. His resolve hardened with each step. Finally, he stumbled upon a dpidated wooden cabin.


    The ce was dark, but there was a strange, rhythmic noise emanating from within, something colliding over and over again. Dunn’s heart pounded. He was sure someone was inside. Without hesitation, he rushed to the door, shoving it open.


    The moonlight spilled inside, revealing a figure in the corner, banging their head against the floor repeatedly. Though Aurora couldn’t make out who the visitor was, she let out a desperate whimper.


    “Aurora?”


    The sound of Dunn’s voice sent Aurora into a frantic struggle, her body shaking even harder. Dunn’s instincts kicked in, and he rushed to her, quickly working to untie her hands and feet. As soon as she was free, Aurora copsed into his arms, sobbing uncontrobly, her body pressed tightly against his.


    “Why did you take so long?” she cried, her voice breaking. “I was so afraid!”


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    Dunn stood frozen for a moment, his heart aching at her pain. He ran his hand over her trembling back. “I’m so sorry.”


    Aurora cried herself calm, her breath hitching as she pulled away slightly, her eyes red and swollen. “I came out to find Rnd. Where is he?”


    “People found him by the cliff, but he doesn’t want to face your family yet.”


    Aurora’s eyes widened in shock. “How could this happen?”


    “Lucas was in a car ident while trying to save Molly.”


    “What?” Aurora’s shock quickly turned to panic. She scrambled to her feet, brushing the dust off herself. “How serious are his injuries? Which hospital is he in? I have to see him!”


    “Aurora, wait!” Dunn grabbed her wrist, pulling her back. “Lucas is fine. His parents and yours are already with him, making sure he’s taken care of. Let me make sure you’re okay first.”


    Aurora had just stopped crying, but the cool air against her face made her tears feel like they were evaporating. “I’m fine.”


    “Do you remember who tied you up?”


    Aurora nodded, her voice small. “Two men I didn’t recognize.”


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