Veronica's POV
"Veronica! Hold on tight!"
The oncoming vehicle barreled straight toward us, and Ryan's reflexes kicked in instantly. He jerked the wheel hard to the right.
My body slammed sideways from his sudden movement. I clutched the door handle, trying to brace myself.
Then - CRASH!
Metal shrieked against metal as the other car slammed into us head-on.
The impact sent us spinning toward the median while the speeding vehicle flipped over, grinding across the pavement for what felt like forever before it stopped moving.
Everything went quiet inside our car.
The collision had hurled both Ryan and me forward, and darkness swallowed my consciousness.
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At the hotel entrance, Mindy and Rose were climbing into their vehicle when the entire crash played out in front of them.
Mindy's face went white.
"That's Veronica's car! She just crashed!"
Rose's expression didn't change. Her voice stayed flat and cold.
"Yes."
She looked at their driver.
"Drive."
