Chapter 112

• I grabbed his arm, gasping for breath. “Ambush… wolfsbane… deep forest,” I managed to choke out. “Zane—he’s still there—”
• The guard cursed, signaling others as he barked orders.
• I felt my knees buckle, the adrenaline fading fast, leaving only fear and exhaustion behind. Someone caught me, steadying me, but my gaze darted wildly toward the forest, my heart breaking at the thought of Zane still out there, fighting gods knew how many enemies alone.