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Chapter 5 - chapter 5

suddenly, Alex—barely alive—rises and pulls the arrow from his body. With all his remaining strength, he stabs it into the attacker's heart.)

Anne: Alex... (softly, in disbelief)

Alex: RUN!!!

(Before she could, the first official breaks free and slashes Anne's neck too. Blood flows, but Anne stands, grabs the fallen official's sword, and fights with fury. One by one, the enemies fall. Their blood mixes on the ground—hers and Alex's.

In the end, they lie beside each other... unable to hold hands one last time.)

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