Chapter 1140
Chapter 1139:
Elliana squeezed his hand, her eyes steady. “I know you will. And I’ll do everything I can to hold on until you return—so none of us will have regrets p>
There was no more time to lose. Pushed by Elliana’s urging, Cole began preparing for the journey to Podgend. Still, worry gnawed at him. Even with so many people guarding her, the unease wouldn’t fade. He secretly sent for Jason.
When Jason arrived, Cole explained everything, his voice low and firm. “This trip to Podgend is dangerous, and I don’t know when I’ll return. I’m sure Maxine will strike when Elliana goes into labor, and Miguel might see it as his moment for revenge. I’m counting on you to protect Elliana p>
Jason’s eyes hardened. “Don’t worry,” he said in a gravelly tone. “I’ll guard Elliana and the babies with my life. As long as I breathe, no one will touch them.” It was a vow spoken like a blade’s edge—absolute and final.
Grateful, Cole gripped Jason’s shoulder, then turned to Paulina. “You too. I’m trusting you to take good care of Elliana p>
Despite having arranged all-around protection for Elliana, the thought of leaving her weighed heavy on Cole. His chest tightened with a dread he couldn’t shake. Paulina met his gaze, her expression fierce with resolve. “You have my word. As long as I’m alive, nothing will happen to her or the babies p>
Cole gave a small nod of gratitude. He double-checked every plan, handed off every task, and gave out final instructions until there was nothing left undone. Only then did he board his private jet.
Knowing what awaited him in Podgend, he didn’t go alone. Myles, Aron, and Hugh went with him, along with an elite squad from Blaze Wildfire. They were his shield—and his blade.
The moment Cole departed, the place felt empty for Elliana. The warmth he carried with him vanished, leaving behind a hollow stillness. Though surrounded by people, she felt the chill of his absence sink deep into her chest. For months, Cole had been her constant companion—sharing her meals, holding her through the nights, never leaving her side. Now, with him gone, the silence felt unbearable.
The once-fearless Death Thorn, who had commanded Delta with an iron will, now found herself longing for her husband after mere moments apart.
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But that longing soon turned into something darker—an uneasy dread. A chill crept over her heart, whispering of danger. It felt as though something monstrous was waiting just beyond sight, its jaws open, ready to strike.
Even though Cole was the fearsome Blaze Wraith—a name that commanded respect and fear across Delta—Elliana still couldn’t stop worrying about him.
Sophie had been missing for fifteen years without a single trace, only to resurface now, right when Elliana was about to give birth. To Elliana, it felt too perfectly timed to be a coincidence. Someone had to be pulling the strings.
Back in Podgend, when Elliana and Cole found Victor, there had been hidden figures lurking in the shadows, watching Victor from afar. Elliana couldn’t shake the thought that Serpent Fang—the group that had taken Sophie—was among them. And now this sudden kidnapping of Sophie, happening exactly as she was nearing labor… could it all be a trap meant to lure Cole away from her side? Everything seemed connected, like a dangerous puzzle with pieces wrapped in secrets. But for now there was nothing she could do except focus on staying calm and keeping her babies safe.