#Chapter 57: Bitter Choices

The scream of tires filled my ears as I fought for control. The car slid sideways, momentum carrying us toward the cliff at terrifying speed. My heart hammered against my ribs, each beat a desperate prayer to the Moon Goddess for survival. I downshifted frantically, the engine whining as I yanked the wheel opposite. The vehicle skidded, its nose turning just enough to avoid direct impact with the guardrail. Instead, we scraped along it with a horrific sound of tearing metal, sparks showering from the contact. The car shuddered violently, threatening to flip as the barrier bent outward under the pressure, revealing the dizzying drop just inches away. My wolf instincts surged, heightening my senses in the face of mortal danger. Time seemed to slow, each second stretching as my enhanced reflexes allowed me to process the rapidly changing situation. The scent of burning rubber and hot metal filled the car, mingling with the cold mountain air rushing through the cracked window. Thr