Chapter 62. Blood in the Water

As Praya stood by my side, her gaze shifted to my wound, concern shimmering in her eyes. She gently touched it with her snout, and I reassured her by rubbing her temple.

"I'm fine, don't worry about me."

Her attention then turned to Jessica, who limped toward us. Observing her injured leg, a sense of pride welled within me, knowing that Praya had landed a blow on her.

Gerald got back on his legs and approached us. Praya made sure to position herself in front of me, guarding me from both wolves. Glancing behind, I noticed the lake directly at my back.

‘Get back Praya,’ Gerald’s voice echoed In my mind, ‘Or I will kill you myself.’

‘I’m done listening to you traitors. I will protect her from you,’ Praya growled back at him.

‘Too bad, I wonder what I’ll tell Mother,’ he chuckled darkly, sending shivers down my spine.

In an instant, Gerald charged towards us from the front, while Jessica approached from the side. Two of them were getting closer, ready