CHAPTER 16
“It’s ok. You’re going to be just fine.” She heard the voice but couldn’t see anything. She tried to open her eyes. Only blackness. She blinked again. Nothing.
“I’m here.” A hand reaching out to her. She was pinned down, trapped. The voice was soothing. “Can you move?”
I think I’m dead. She said the words but couldn’t hear them.
“Drisklay’s calling the ambulance. They’ll get you to Anchorage. You’re going to make it. Just hang in there.”
She recognized that voice.
“Kurtis.” This time her mouth managed to form the sounds.
“It’s me.” He squeezed her hand. “Save your energy. I’m right here. You’re safe. I’m not leaving you.”
She blinked again. Bright light from above pierced through the veil of darkness. She saw shadows but not distinct forms. Her head felt disconnected fro
