Chapter 15 Wounded In The Forest

• Ellie could barely focus on the pain she was feeling. The trap had caught her leg, leaving it hanging in the air, and although the pain in her foot was unbearable, what truly tormented her was the blow to her pride. How had she been so clumsy? What would Daelan think of her? She quietly complained, feeling the discomfort in every corner of her body.
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• Suddenly, Daelan appeared before her, extending his arm with a calmness that almost bewildered her. With impressive agility, he freed her from the trap, catching her in his arms before she could fall to the ground. Ellie, relieved but still surprised by the closeness, looked up at him. Daelan’s eyes were still cold and distant, as always, as if he had no doubts about his ability to handle the situation. Ellie, embarrassed, noticed a hint of tenderness in his gaze, but quickly looked away, trying to maintain her composure.