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

his tailored suit and polished shoes, Bernard moved swiftly and reached the scene first. However, what he saw before

just in time, narrowly avoiding a collision as Nathan and Stephen stambled

“What’s going on?

to regain his balance after falling

noticed that the fierce battle had ended, leaving only the Engering echoes

through the leaves as a figure stood among the

disheveled hair, torn clothes, and multiple wounds

gleamed ominously under the light, stained crimson. Surrounding her were a pack of wolves that collapsed on

speechless. They wondered how

teamwork and prowess. Yet there she stood alone, victorious

They’re terrifying

Aaron doubted he could have

reminder to not mess with Hera, Stephen thought, “Can I

hard, torn between concern for Hera and the wolves

he watched Hera, who emanated a

had snapped

H

Youngworth, are you alright? Stephen