Human Lives Are at Stake (1)

She walked closer to him despite the exhaustion in her legs. Though the person before her was wearing a raincoat, she could already recognize him.

For some reason, she had a strong feeling that this man was Gabriel.

A hand was placed on his shoulder and Gabriel's body stiffened. He turned his head to look at the person behind him and found the woman's weak and pale face through the pouring rain.

He got up and hugged her, his body trembling ever so slightly. His strong arms squeezed her tight as if she would disappear otherwise.

Her entire body was drenched and cold. But so was his despite the raincoat.

Still, his body felt slightly warmer than hers, and she was grateful for it, both because of the cold from the rain, but also because the warmth reassured her that he was truly here with her.

She started to shiver. With a tremble in her voice, she asked, "Why are you here?"