How did we end up here— trapped in an elevator that could fall at any point?
“I’m scared,” Hazel whimpered, her body trembling as she clung to my chest. I soothed her by rubbing her hair.
Honestly, I was scared too— Terrified out of my mind. Every muscle in my body was taut with fear.
The elevator shook, a loud creaking sound reverberating off the walls as if the cables holding onto it were roaring.
The sound was eerie— reminding me of the approaching doom.
We had to get out of here. If the cables snapped with us in it, we wouldn't stand a chance.
My heart raced as I moved carefully, trying not to jostle the elevator. Slowly, I shifted, lowering myself to the ground until my back pressed against the cold wall. I pulled Hazel closer, placing her in between my legs and wrapping my a
