Amidst the thundering roar of the waterfall, the precarious ascent continued. The rocks beneath Gabriel's grasp were slippery, each step a dance with danger.
Liz clung to him, her arms wrapped tightly around his neck, her heart racing in tandem with the tumultuous cascade of water.
A particularly treacherous leap landed them on a section of the cliff where the footholds crumbled beneath their weight.
Liz's scream pierced the air, a mixture of fear and urgency. Gabriel, quick to reassure, whispered, "Shhh. Easy."
Liz's grip on Gabriel tightened, her fingers digging into his shoulders as if seeking reassurance in the solidity of his form.
The world around them blurred into a haze of mist and tumult, the waterfall's relentless assault threatening to overpower their precarious position.
