Chapter 230
Karin panics when she sees Rania bleeding heavily and immediately helps her sit down, urging her to breathe deeply despite her own fear. Rania is overwhelmed by a storm of emotions—sadness, anger, terror, and pain—as she realizes she is experiencing a miscarriage for the second time. She also feels intense guilt for dragging Karin and Cam into this dangerous situation.
Cam arrives and anxiously asks about Rania’s condition. Karin insists they must get Rania back to the pack quickly, knowing her healing powers won’t be enough to stop the miscarriage. Cam and Karin argue over whether to stick together or split up, but Cam ultimately carries Rania away, unable to shift into his beast form while holding her. Wild wolves suddenly appear and fiercely fight off their attackers, buying them some time.
Despite the wolves’ help, the group is forced to keep running through the dark woods, with Rania’s blood marking their trail. Karin struggles to keep up and eventually collapses from exhaustion, slowing Cam down. When an enemy attacks, Cam quickly shifts into his beast form and defeats the attacker, then shifts back and urges Karin to keep moving.
Their escape becomes more desperate as more enemies close in. Outnumbered, Cam lowers Rania to the ground and tells Karin to stay with her. Realizing he may fail his mission, Cam faces the grim reality of their situation while Karin clutches Rania’s limp body, both exhausted and vulnerable.
Chapter 230
“Oh no!” Karin’s voice cracked with panic as she caught sight of what had happened to Rania. Without hesitation, she rushed forward and carefully helped her to sit down. “Breathe deeply, Rania. It’s going to be okay. You’ll be fine,” she urged gently, though her own heart pounded with fear.
Rania’s eyes widened in horror as she stared down at the deep crimson stain spreading across her dress. She sank to the ground, trying to follow Karin’s advice and take slow, steady breaths, but the dizziness swirling in her mind made it nearly impossible.
A storm of emotions crashed through her—sadness, fury, terror, and unbearable pain all tangled together inside her. She felt utterly powerless, overwhelmed by the devastating reality that she was about to lose her baby for the second time.
Yet, it wasn’t just her own fate she worried about. She had also dragged Karin and Cam into this nightmare. The thought of something happening to them because of her filled her with guilt so heavy she could barely bear it. She would never forgive herself if harm came to either of them.
“What’s going on? What happened to the queen?” Cam’s voice was thick with anxiety as he caught sight of the blood pouring from Rania’s lower body. “Is she hurt? Where exactly p>
Karin shook her head firmly. “We have to get her back to the pack immediately.” Her voice was sharp with urgency. She knew her healing powers alone wouldn’t be enough—Rania was in the middle of an active miscarriage, and time was running out.
Cam glanced nervously over his shoulder. He sensed something Karin couldn’t. “We don’t have time to wait for each other. If we stick together, we won’t make it p>
“No! I can’t carry her myself! We have to go now! We’re so close—I’m sure Alpha Letto has his warriors ready!” Karin’s tone was unwavering as she insisted they move as a group. She wanted Cam to carry Rania rather than leaving her behind to buy time.
“Cam! You staying here is pointless! They’ll kill you instantly—you’re outnumbered!” Karin’s voice was sharp, her mind racing. The enemy was more than one, and Cam stood no chance alone. “We need to leave right now. There’s no time to think p>
Without hesitation, Cam scooped Rania into his arms and sprinted away as fast as he could, dodging the enemies who had burst from the bushes in hot pursuit.
Carrying Rania prevented him from shifting into his beast form, so all he could do was run with everything he had, fleeing the danger closing in behind them.
Unexpectedly, wild wolves appeared on their side, intervening fiercely. They leapt from the shadows, howling and snarling as they battled the attackers pursuing Rania, Karin, and Ethan.
It was a breathtaking sight.
“They…” Karin’s voice faltered, struck speechless as more wild wolves emerged from the dark underbrush, their angry roars filling the night air while they fought off the enemy.
“Keep moving!” Cam urged urgently. The wolves were only a temporary distraction—they wouldn’t hold the attackers off for long.
Though the wild wolves outnumbered the enemy, these were shifters they faced, and no one took lightly a shifter in their beast form.
“Faster, Karin!” Cam called out, his pace quick despite the weight in his arms. He could run faster than her in human form, but carrying Rania slowed him down.
At this point, hiding was impossible—Rania’s blood left a clear trail, betraying their location.
“I… I’m…” Karin gasped, struggling for breath. She wasn’t built for this kind of exertion and couldn’t remember the last time she’d run this fast—or run at all.
Cam kept glancing back, worried as Karin lagged behind. He couldn’t slow down with the queen in his arms, unconscious and bleeding through her dress, droplets of blood marking their path.
“I can’t… go on. You have to go!” Karin panted, her voice weak and desperate as her lungs burned. She doubted she could take another step.
“No! Karin, keep running!” Cam refused to leave her behind. He adjusted Rania in his arms, slinging half her weight over his shoulder, then reached out and grabbed Karin’s hand, pulling her forward so she could keep pace.
Their bloodied hands slipped against each other, slick and slippery, but Cam held tight.
“Don’t give up! We’re almost there! Just a little further!” Cam’s voice was fierce, though his eyes scanned the dark woods, trying to gauge how far they still had to go. It was nearly impossible to focus on anything beyond survival.
Karin summoned every ounce of strength she had, pushing herself to keep up. But despite her effort, she was slowing Cam down—and that risked all their lives.
“No, go on without me. I can’t… this is too much,” she whispered, dizziness overtaking her as she stumbled. Her fall sent Cam crashing to the ground as well, but he shielded Rania’s fragile form, holding her close.
In that vulnerable moment, one of the enemies caught up to them and lunged at Cam.
Quick as lightning, Cam set Rania down gently and shifted into his beast form, ready to fight.
The battle was swift and brutal. Cam dispatched the attacker within moments—his strength and skill as the youngest warrior were undeniable, and this mission had been entrusted to him for a reason.
Once the threat was eliminated, he shifted back to human and scooped Rania into his arms again. “Come on, Karin p>
With great effort, Karin pushed herself up and forced her legs to move once more.
But it wasn’t long before three more enemies closed in on them. Cam found himself outnumbered and vulnerable.
He couldn’t protect them all.
He gently lowered Rania to the ground and turned to Karin. “Stay with her p>
“Cam, this…” Karin clutched Rania’s limp body, wishing she could carry her, but barely able to support herself.
Cam smiled bitterly, his eyes heavy with defeat. “I think this is it… Looks like I’m going to fail my first mission p>
The chapter closes on a harrowing note, capturing the raw vulnerability and fierce determination of its characters as they confront overwhelming danger. Rania’s fragile state and the urgency of their flight underscore the immense stakes they face, while the unwavering support between Cam and Karin highlights the strength found in unity amidst chaos. Their shared struggle is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices demanded by love and loyalty, even when hope feels precariously thin.
Despite the looming threat and the weight of impending loss, the bond between these characters remains a beacon of resilience. Cam’s refusal to abandon Karin and Rania, even in the face of certain peril, speaks to the depth of his commitment and the fierce protectiveness that defines him. This chapter, steeped in tension and emotion, leaves readers suspended between despair and hope, a testament to the enduring spirit that drives them forward against all odds.
The next chapter promises to plunge deeper into the harrowing struggle for survival as Cam, Karin, and Rania face overwhelming odds. The tension will escalate, forcing each character to confront their limits and the crushing weight of their responsibilities. Readers can anticipate intense emotions as fear, determination, and desperation intertwine, revealing new facets of their bonds and inner strength.
As the danger closes in, the fragile hope that has carried them this far may be tested in unexpected ways. The wild wolves’ fierce intervention hints at alliances yet to be fully understood, while the relentless pursuit of their enemies suggests that the stakes are far from over. The characters’ choices in the coming moments will shape not only their fates but the future of those they hold dear, leaving readers eager to discover who will endure and what sacrifices must be made.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.