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He leaned on her and said, "I can't walk." Quinn felt a wave of frustration. She helped him towards the horse, saying, "Get on. I'll take you to the hospital." Alexander grabbed the saddle and got on the horse. Quinn was a bit surprised by how quick he moved.
But then he clutched his chest and started coughing like crazy. Quinn didn't waste any tand jumped on the horse, heading for the hospital.
As they rode, Alexander reached out and hugged her waist, making her stiffen.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Get your hand off," Quinn ordered.
But instead of letting go, he rested his head on her shoulder. "I'm kinda tired. Gonna nap for a bit," he said weakly.
"Don't sleep!" Quinn shouted, more urgent than she realized. She gripped the reins, pushing the horse to go faster. Alexander leaned on her shoulder, and her hair brushed against his nose. He stared at her jaw.
Without thinking, he tightened his grip around her waist.
Quinn felt like her waist was about to snap.
Just as she was about to say something, she heard Alexander's low murmur in her ear, "It's been a long tsince I held you."
Quinn didn't respond, just looked ahead into the dark night, silently ve urging the horse forward.
Alexander muttered, "Two years and three months, 823 days, everyday I woke up to an empty space beside me. I really missed you." The wind was strong, his voice was soft, but in Quinn's ear, it was crystal clear.
With the wind blowing, it felt like he hadn't said anything at all.
"Shut up!" Quinn cut him off.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlexander went quiet, and his hand fell from her waist.
Quinn's heart skipped a beat.
"Alexander?" she called.
No response.
The wind seemed to howl louder, making Quinn's eyes sting. She öm gripped the reins tighter and stared into the endless darkness ahead, desperately hoping to see sfamiliar lights.