Chapter 346

The sound of sirens echoed in the distance, and Maddy pounded on the door, tears streaming down her face—Beckett had definitely called for help. She wiped her eyes, trying to calm herself down. Beckett had already found her. He alerted the authorities. She was going to be okay. She had to be. Even in absolute darkness, he'd always manage to find her—drag her back from the edge. "Maddy, can you hear me?" Beckett shouted from the outside. "Beckett! I can hear you!" she yelled back, voice cracking with relief. Suddenly, there wasn't room for fear anymore. "Don't panic. I've called the cops. The fire department's on their way. As soon as the metal door comes open, I'll be right there. Just hang in there, alright?" His voice was loud, firm—his way of shielding her through the door. He banged on the iron so she could follow the sound. "Okay…" Maddy sobbed softly, pressing her forehead to the door, eyes shutting tight as she took deep breaths. "Maddy, stay strong. Breathe. Don't cry, baby—I'm