Chapter 1561:

Lionel said nothing, dragging his slightly limping legs toward the carcasses.

Rita opened her mouth to call out to him, but Rosie stopped her.

“I’ve done a quick job on his injuries. It’s better to finish the bandaging once the wolves are taken care of.”

“But we made the plan together, he…”

Rosie cut her off, “We will deal with that later. Right now, we only have ten minutes. Get the wounded patched up first.”

Rosie could see Lionel’s self-reproach, but she knew that Harlee’s task had to be completed within the time limit. The priority was to get everything done and then gather on time.

Inside the yard, while the recruits tended to their injuries and dealt with the wolf carcasses, Harlee was already indulging in the snacks and drinks that Rhys had thoughtfully brought along.

Rhys and Harlee emerged from the tent, with Rhys leading the way. He settled onto a stone in the yard, and Harlee, a step behind, found herself pulled directly onto his lap.

arms around his neck. She raised an eyebrow, her tone

stake your claim in such a bold way,

with the breeze, just strong enough to tempt Rhys. He fixed his gaze on her,

offers tales worth

“You don’t like it?”

“I do.”

leaned in and kissed him. Her eyes shimmered with affection, yet there

smirked, his fingers lifting her chin. His deep and slow voice seemed to reverberate

“Lee, let’s…”

finger over his lips, twisting her waist to rise. She let out a

to get down

stood motionless in the middle of the yard. Her

corner

file in, one after another. When they spotted Harlee standing alone in the middle of the yard,

glanced sideways at Rhys. Her dark, unwavering gaze locked with his for a moment. A subtle, meaningful smile played at the corner of her lips before she coolly turned her attention to the recruits. After a few seconds of silence, Lionel stepped forward. He hesitated and

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