I jerk awake, gasping for air as my neck tightens. "It's okay, Estella, you're safe." A light comes on, and it floods the inside of the car. I hold my throat, trying to catch my breath. "Shit."

Mufasa pulls the car to the side of the road and stops.

"Look at me." His hands cup my face and his dark eyes stare into mine. "I've got you. You're safe. Tell me you're with me."

"I'm with you." I sniff and his warm hand lets go of me.

I want to pull him back, but then I hear the sound of the ...