“I can’t believe we’re doing this,” Max said, his voice barely above a whisper as he leaned closer to Vera’s bedside, the reality of their mission sinking in. “I wish you could just wake up and tell me what to do.”
Zach stood by the door, arms crossed, his expression somber. “We have to move soon. Time is not on our side.”
Max nodded, feeling the weight of urgency pressing down on him. “I know. I just… I want her to be awake for this. She deserves to know.”
Savannah entered the room, her brow furrowed with concern. “We can’t wait any longer, Max. The longer we stay, the more vulnerable we are.”
“Do you think she can hear us?” Max asked, his voice cracking slightly. “What if she wakes up and we’re gone?”
“She’ll understand,” Zach replied, his tone firm yet gentle. “We’re doing this for
