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

the

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

“What’s going on?

regain his balance

that the fierce battle had ended, leaving only

as a figure stood among the trees. The

figure. The figure had disheveled hair, torn clothes, and multiple wounds still oozing blood.

hand was a dagger whose tip gleamed ominously under the light, stained crimson. Surrounding her were a

others speechless. They wondered how Hera had managed to

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

wolves? They’re terrifying in battle!‘

doubted he could have escaped such a situation.

Stephen thought,

concern for Hera and the wolves lying

he watched Hera,

was already gripped by her fear of the dark. She had snapped and unleashed violence without hesitation, even under the harsh

H

alright? Stephen