Chapter 548 Alive, but Luck or a Curse?

Charlie? Could it be Lucas? I gathered the energy to touch my neck, feeling the rough bandage there. The pain was real enough, or was it just in my head? It felt like even breathing hurt. "She's still out. This mountain isn't easy to breach. Get a local who knows the terrain to stand watch. Do not let any of those cops near," Lucas's voice commanded. "Got it!" Someone left, and silence settled in the room. However, seconds later, the door creaked open. I knew it was Lucas, so I shut my eyes tight. I was alive, which should have been a relief, but Lucas had managed to dodge the police, and he had dragged me and Idris into his mess. That was anything but good news. "Why aren't you opening your eyes if you’re awake?" His voice was a low rumble above me. My heart lurched. He knew I was awake? I kept my eyes closed, my mind racing. What was I going to do now? However, the threat was clear when he spoke again. "Yvette, if you keep up this act, I'll make sure Idris ends up buried i