Chapter 36

　　Serena's POV. 　　Watching Richard walk away shattered my heart into a million pieces. I felt helpless, unable to do anything to stop him. 　　I hastily threw on my clothes, using my hoodie to cover myself, and rushed out of the room. 　　As I reached the entrance, I overheard a conversation that made my blood run cold. 　　"Ross isn't going to war with them," someone said. 　　I gasped, my mind racing with the implications. Ross was a skilled warrior, and his absence from the battlefield would be a devastating blow to Richard's chances. 　　My heart sank as I realized my worst fears were coming true. I had to act fast. I rushed out of the building and jumped into my truck, speeding towards Ross's lodge. 　　I had to beg him, plead with him to help Richard. I couldn't let Richard face this alone. 　　I arrived at Ross's lodge and knocked frantically on the door. 　　"Ross! Ross!" I yelled, my voice hoarse with desperation. I ran around the lodge, hoping against hope that he would appear, but there was