Mitchel, his hair drenched, swept it back, looking strikingly handsome with droplets cascading off him. He brought her to the shore and said softly, “I’m here.”
Raegan was momentarily stunned and wrapped her arms around him tightly, breaking down in tears. “You… You had scared me!”
She sobbed and choked, filled with fear. Mitchel was unbelievable! He actually jumped down with her!
She gently pounded on his shoulders, her anger mixed with relief.
“You’re crazy, truly crazy…”
After expressing her frustration, she managed a grateful smile.
“Thank goodness you’re okay…”
Seeing her cry and then laugh, Mitchel couldn’t help but smile. Next, he wrapped his arms around her in a firm embrace. “I’m not losing my mind. I’d lose my mind without you.”
Raegan felt a turmoil stir within her. It felt like a crack had opened.
Mitchel held Raegan tightly, his eyes filled with intensity.
Raegan sensed he was shaking. She blinked, unsure of what to make of it at first. It took her a moment to understand. He was scared!
Mitchel’s voice was rough. “Raegan, promise me you’ll never leave me.”
“I…” Raegan was still stunned.
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Mitchel abruptly released her, his gaze dark and chilling. “Promise me!” His tone was commanding with a hint of anger. His frustration was evident! Now that danger was past, it was time to address the issue.
Raegan grasped what had frightened him and softened her tone as she said, “I promise.”
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Yet, his stern look remained unchanged, his irritation not soothed.
He pinched her cheek, his gaze icy and piercing. “When you risked your life to save the little boy, did you even consider…”
Mitchel meant to ask Raegan whether she had considered him.
Hesitating, he reframed his question. “Did you think of Janey?”
Mitchel’s pinch stung. Yet, Raegan didn’t flinch, letting him vent his frustration. “I did think it through. My actions weren’t meant to be reckless. It was a misjudgment.”
If only she had acted quicker, she might have climbed up the tree with Misael.
At the thought of Misael, she asked, “What about the young boy?”
Mitchel’s patience snapped when he realized she was still worried about others. He icily replied, “He’s gone!”
After saying this, he relaxed his hold on her and turned to walk further into the dense forest. It seemed like he didn’t want to see her.