221: HELPED

LUKE'S POV "Did you hear that?" I tried to trace where I heard the scream from. "That sounded just like Catherine," my mother said. I glared at her before walking away. I ran towards the source of the scream, and as I got closer, I saw Catherine lying on the ground, her eyes wide with terror. My heart clenched at the sight, and I knew I had to act fast. Without thinking, I rushed towards her and pulled her towards me, away from the snake that was slithering dangerously close to her. I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I looked at the snake, ready to strike any moment. But I couldn't let that happen. Not to Catherine. With a loud yell, I scared the snake away, making sure it was far enough from us before turning to Catherine. She was trembling in my arms, and it looked like she was about to cry. I held her tightly, trying to reassure her that everything was going to be okay. "Are you alright?" I asked her, very concerned. Catherine nodded, still clinging to me. "Thank