The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 1112

Vivienne withdrew her gaze and, along with Percival, ventured deeper into the woods.

Indeed, as Carly had mentioned, the scent of the wild - a mix of wolf and boar - was strong, explaining Vivienne's cautious steps.

They had barely advanced when an eerie green glow emerged from the underbrush. Vivienne, expressionless, scattered a packet of powder into the bushes before the creatures could react. The green light flickered wildly before a thud echoed through the serene forest.

"Amateurs," Vivienne scoffed, unimpressed by the threat these creatures posed.

As Vivienne and Percival turned to continue, the fallen pack of wolves suddenly rose, their eyes glowing even more intensely.

The alpha wolf locked eyes with Vivienne and growled deeply before lunging at her.

Percival, swift as ever, drew his dagger and struck, with the wolves joining the fray. Despite the blades piercing their flesh, the wolves seemed exhilarated by the bloodshed.

Vivienne realized something was amiss and advised Percival, "Don't go head-to-head; they're frenzied."

Acknowledging her advice, they regrouped back-to-back, adjusting their strategy.

Seizing an opportunity, Vivienne plunged her dagger into the temple of the alpha wolf, which collapsed and didn't rise again.

Handing her blade to Percival under the moonlight, its poisoned tip gleamed. "We need to move quickly. This commotion will draw their attention," she whispered, sensing more danger approaching.

Feeling a sense of unease, Vivienne watched as a wolf broke away, standing on a rock howling at the sky.

Percival, they

and her wits, she fashioned a makeshift bow and arrow, dispatching any threat with precision. By the

that all they've got?" she

Vivienne and Percival were long

We've got intruders!" Gregg barked into his

guarding the cabin hesitated, "Should we

were concerned about abandoning their posts, but soon,

for now. We're all

a wild boar, noticed people converging in one

they coming for you?" he asked through

the movement, replied in a hushed tone, "It's not just me.

the cabin, Percival checked Vivienne for injuries before

he asked, wiping

noted, "Windows are shut tight. Can't guarantee

"They wouldn't leave many behind. Those two were probably just to keep

sense, and they began planning

woods, was furious. "What happened here?

scene baffled him; despite the extensive

got a problem," a

already livid, demanded, "What

man stammered, delivering news that would only deepen

words left his mouth, a hush fell over the crowd, and Gregg let out a sharp intake