Under the heiress facade

Chapter 260

Nathan was consumed with guilt. If only he had intervened sooner with Hera, perhaps she wouldn’t have been kidnapped or fled deeper into the mountains.

The thought of such a vibrant soul suffering because of his mistake weighed heavily on him.

Bernard shot him a glance before turning to Aaron.

“Angle the lights down and send two men to check it out,” he ordered brisky,

As he spoke, a chorus of wolf howls echoed nearby, accompanied by faint sounds of combat.

Bernard’s gaze darted beyond the cave’s entrance toward the source of the commotion.

Asudden realization gripped Bernard, and he declared abruptly, “I’ll go check it out.”

With that, be swiftly bypassed the cme and sprinted toward the noise.

“I’m coming too. You guys stay here,” Aaron shouted as he chased after Bernard.

Nathan and Stephen exchanged glances and quickly followed, leaving behind a group of bewildered special forces in uniform.

As they approached, the sounds of combat and woll cries intensified, mingling with the metallic tang of blood in the

Bernard moved swiftly and reached the scene first.

narrowly avoiding a collision as

“What’s going on?

to regain his

ended, leaving only the Engering

leaves as a figure stood among the trees. The air was heavy with the scent of blood, creating

had disheveled hair, torn

under the light, stained crimson. Surrounding her were a pack of

the others speechless. They wondered how Hera had managed to defeat an entire

were known for their teamwork and prowess. Yet there she stood alone, victorious over

wild wolves? They’re

doubted he could have

Hera, Stephen thought, “Can I take back what I said earlier?”

concern for Hera and

Bernard frowned as he watched Hera, who emanated a

had snapped and unleashed violence

H

Youngworth, are you alright? Stephen called out.