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“We have to get out of here.”

“Carter, wake up.”

“Get the fuck out!” he growls. He squeezes my arm hard enough that it brings tears to my eyes.

“Okay,” I say, swallowing hard. “Let’s go.”

His whole body relaxes and his shoulders go loose, but he keeps my hand in his and brings it to his chest, pressing it there under both of his. “I almost lost you.”

“I’m fine,” I say gently. “We’re safe