Beatrice couldn't shake off the confusion she had. Just a moment, yes, just a moment, if Jack arrived late, it would be her who would encounter darkness. Fortunately for Uti, Jack's close-range shot hit her shoulder. Although it caused Ute to collapse in a pool of blood, her life still clung to her short-haired body.

The gunshot wound Ute suffered received immediate but makeshift treatment. Jack, especially Sam, needed Ute to speak, even though it was difficult. It didn't matter. Jack never ...