Chapter 866

Finally, both of them were worn out. They stopped and leaned against a gigantic oak tree, so massive it would take at least seven or eight people to wrap their arms around its trunk. Sitting beneath its sprawling branches, Chloe rested her head on Connor's shoulder.

"Connor, any idea where we are?" Chloe asked.

Connor shook his head. "No clue. Could be some forest out west or maybe an island. The trees are so thick here, they block out the sky. Can't even see the stars to figure out where we are."

Chloe's heart sank a little. "Do you think they'll find us?" she asked softly.

Connor gazed upwards. All he could see were the towering trees, packed together like a natural fortress. "I don't know. We just have to wait and see."

Chloe squeezed Connor's hand. "No matter what happens, we stick together. As long as you're with me, I'm not scared."

gently brushing her cheek. "I won't let anything

try to get some rest,"

leaned against him and dozed off, but it wasn't long before she was jolted awake by eerie howls echoing through the trees. Connor stood up too, instinctively

them. She slowly stood up, realizing they were surrounded by a pack of wolves. The wolves' howls sent chills down her spine, and she could tell there were at least a dozen

the tree!" Connor

away. He knew Claire's people were on their trail, and gunfire would make it easy to pinpoint their location. He'd only shoot if there was absolutely no other

of the oak tree.

before turning to climb the tree himself. But just then, two fierce alpha waves lunged at him, teeth bared.

the wolf

of the

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