Nyla felt pain coursing through every part of her body. It took her several minutes to catch her breath.

She leaned against the tree to stand up slowly, her face pale. Her clothes were torn from the thorns, leaving her looking ragged and disheveled.

As she looked up at the spot from which she had fallen, she bit her lip. Just as she was about to climb back up, she caught sight of a cave partially obscured by bushes.

The cave entrance was on a slope and mostly hidden by vegetation. If she hadn't been in the right position, she would have completely missed it.

After hesitating for a moment, she decided to investigate.

Her foot had already twisted when she fell, and moving now sent sharp pain shooting through her. But she had no choice-she needed to see. Clutching the bushes, she slowly made her way toward the cave entrance.

As she approached, she noticed the bushes rustling.

Holding her breath and suppressing her racing heart, Nyla called softly into the cave, "Buddy... are you in there?"

Mason's head peeked out. He looked stunned for a

mess, his face smeared with

felt a pang of heartache and was about to rush over when an angry voice came from not

That bitch is over there!" a guy

men who

you see, don't

of curiosity when they spotted Nyla. They forgot all about the

dare to touch her, I will make sure you and families disappear without

his teeth and shouted, "Nick, grab her! If we can catch her, we

didn't give him the chance. She threw herself to the

Nyla tumbled, Damon

and

saw his movement clearly, but he was already beside

with panic. "Damon, are you crazy?!" Damon didn't answer. He simply held her tightly, trying to protect her from further

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