Bass awoke with a start, drenched in sweat and gasping for air. The nightmare had been so vivid, dragging him back into the horrors of the rogue camp where he had been held captive. His heart pounded in his chest as he tried to shake off the lingering images and ground himself in reality.
Beside him, Olive stirred, her breathing becoming erratic. Concerned, Bass turned to her, his eyes wide with alarm. "Olive, are you okay?"
She looked up at him, her expression a mix of surprise and panic. "Bass... my water just broke."
For a moment, Bass felt a surge of panic, but then, his instincts and training kicked in. He took a deep breath, calming himself before focusing on Olive. "It's okay, we'll get through this. I'm here for you."
With Olive's help, Bass managed to get her to the car, drivi
