410 Rescue in the jungle 4 (2/2)

When all five of them were down, Max's men led the way into the jungle, and they gave the signal to the other team who was doing the diversion that they can stop and scatter.

Max held onto Liz's hand as they rushed through the dense foliage, following the footsteps of the men in front of them. About ten minutes later, they emerged on a muddy local road where several jeeps waited for them.

They hopped into the vehicles; Hunter and Mia in one, while Max and Liz in the back of another one with Dr. Thomas on the front passenger's seat. Max's men were driving as they were familiar with the roads (the locals showed them).

Max exhaled in relief when they started moving. In about half an hour, they will reach his private jet and be out of here. This rescue was a success, and it will be a good story for their grandkids. Max smiled at that thought and pulled Liz closer to him.

Max saw that Liz winced when his palm landed on her shoulder and he stared at his hand in horror when he realized that the wet sensation is from the blood.

”It's OK. It's just a scratch from the barbed wire.”, Liz assured Max with a smile, even though due to the pain, sweat beaded her forehead and her right arm ached so much that it was difficult to move.

”That's a big scratch.”, Max said with a frown while thinking how her shirt was soaked and he leaned to see what is going on.

He stared at her dark blue shirt that was drenched in blood and his heart stopped when he didn't see a tear, but only one circular hole in it.

”That is not a scratch, Liz! You got shot!”, Max exclaimed.

Max swiftly switched sides with Liz and in one move he ripped the sleeve to expose her shoulder.

Liz checked the front of her shoulder and noticed that it's intact. That means that the bullet is still inside.

”It is not life-threatening. Apply the pressure to stop the bleeding.”, Liz told Max in a calm voice. She was terrified, but Max was already panicking, and she didn't want to make it worse. ”I will need surgery to remove the bullet, but it can't be done here.”

”We need to go to a hospital!”, Max shouted, getting attention from the driver and Dr. Thomas who were in front.

”What happened?”, Dr. Thomas asked with her brows furrowed as she watched Max pressing on Liz's shoulder. Liz's pale complexion told her that things are not good.

”She was shot.”, Max responded and focused on Liz. ”You will be OK, baby. I've got you. Stay with me, can you do that?”

”Yes.”, Liz gave him a smile and started her fight to stay conscious as the lightheadedness increased due to her loss of blood.

After Liz got shot, she climbed down the rope-ladder and rushed through the jungle which got her blood pumping. Due to adrenaline, she was able to pull through, but now that things calmed down, she could feel the numbing pain and she was scared.

”Talk to me, Max…”, Liz demanded softly.

Her heart ached when she saw the worry that was etched on his face.

Max thought for a second what to talk about before he decided. ”Valentine is around the corner. I booked something nice, I'm sure you will like it. It's a place above the water with a glass floor so we can watch the fish and corals as we enjoy dinner. I want to dance with you, the whole evening. And then…”

Liz was unable to focus on the meaning behind his words, but his voice was soothing. She wanted to tell him not to worry about her, and that everything will be fine, but she was getting tired. Too tired to speak. And then there was darkness.

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