Chapter 149 They've Been Rescued

The space was cramped, and Natalie and Horatio were pressed close together against the rock. They were almost able to feel each other's raging heartbeats and quickened breaths. Horatio's face was deathly pale as he had lost too much blood. However, his gaze remained sharp and alert as he tilted his head to catch any sounds from outside the cave. Natalie pursed her lips, then clutched his arm tightly. Suddenly, a sharp gunshot shattered the silence of the forest. In the next instant, the air was filled with a storm of gunfire, mixed with shouts and agonized screams. A war had erupted without warning. Horatio instantly pulled Natalie into his arms, holding her tight and shielding her with his own body. Wrapping her arms around him, she asked in a trembling voice, "Horatio, we'll be fine, right? Star is still waiting for us." Natalie's thoughts remained on Estella. She would become an orphan if something happened to both of them. Natalie couldn't help but shudder at that thought. "