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Nathan’s prediction of soon proved to be an overestimation. It was almost half an hour before the helicopter bearing the search and rescue team appeared in the sky overhead. During that time Laura Dennings clung desperately to the protruding piece of rock that was all that kept her from plummeting to either injury or death. It became increasingly hard to manage as the rain continued to pour down for the face of the cliff, already slick from two days of persistent precipitation, became wetter and more precarious.
While Louisa remained a safe distance from the edge, fearful that it would give way again, Nathan stayed where he was, so he could offer reassurance to Dennings, all he could do from his position. He also wanted to keep an eye on her in case she should make a crazy and potenti
