Conflicting Emotions

Pain exploded in my side as his sword cut deep, and I staggered back, struggling to stay on my feet.

"Seraphina!" Leon's voice was filled with panic as he fought his way towards me.

The leader's grin widened as he prepared to deliver the final blow.

I braced for the impact, but it never came.

I glanced up to see Alpha Kaelen engaging in combat with the leader, countering his strikes with precision.

"Leon!" Alpha Kaelan called out to Leon who was struggling to hold his ground. "Escort Seraphina away. Quickly!"

"Yes, Alpha!" Leon acknowledged as he fought his way towards me.

He reached me and lifted me up.

"Gods, Seraphina. You're losing too much blood." He expressed as he carried me away from the fray.

As darkness claimed me, I caught a glimpse of a symbol on one of the intruder's weapons—a familiar emblem that eluded my memory.

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I awoke with a throbbing headache and a parched throat.

Surveying my surroundings, I found myself back at the health center.

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