The thunderstorm lasted up to eight hours. After that, the skies cleared as light broke.
Whew!
At the sight, both Ambrose and Neil let out a sigh of relief.
Yet just then, Heather could take it no longer. She keeled over onto the ground, her face ashen and her body devoid of strength. She had not eaten nor drank for three days and had just survived a thunderstorm.
"Heather."
At the sight of her, Ambrose scrambled to help her stay upright. "Are you alright?' As he spoke, he felt her pulse an