Chapter 141: Home Safe

Ivy's POV

As blood continues to drip from the gaping wound in Delilah’s stomach, I have to hold her up for us to be able to leave the cabin.

We lean against its rough wooden boards. I scan my surroundings intently, frowning as I look out over the bare grass clearing.

“Where are the warriors you fought?” I ask Delilah.

I know I heard the sounds of combat, and flecks of blood and tufts of torn fur littler the ground. But the warriors themselves are gone–there’s no sign of them.

“Delilah?” I say, nudging her shoulder gently.

“Mmmmmm…” she groans, face ashy. She looks ghastly. “It hurts.”

I rub her shoulder soothingly, brow creased with worry. “I know it hurts. I’m so sorry. I’m sure help will be here soon, though.”

She did say everyone has gone out looking–I’m sure someone knows where she went. Spencer and Beta Wilson wouldn’t leave Delilah alone to figure out how to rescue me.

I press my hand against Delilah’s forehead as she slumps against my shoulder. Her skin is the right tempe