The car hurtled towards her with terrifying speed. Given the distance, even if Sarah reacted instantly, it wouldn't be enough. Her pupils contracted sharply.
But...
The expected impact never came. Instead, she was suddenly pulled into a warm embrace.
'Bang!'
A deafening crash echoed in her ears, like something slamming into a wall. Hugo held Sarah tightly, rolling twice on the ground before coming to a stop.
Sarah opened her eyes in shock. Hugo's cold face and sharp jawline filled her vision. The white car was now embedded in the wall, its front end crumpled, the driver's fate uncertain.
Sarah's heart pounded in her chest. Hugo had risked his life to save her? This was real, not a dream.
Hugo pushed himself up, looking at Sarah, who was still dazed, and extended a hand. "Can you sta
