Chapter 132 The Heart That Would Not Let Go

　　The sanctum was still, an eerie silence hanging heavy in the air. Caitlyn’s body lay motionless on the furs, her heartbeat faint, and the only sound was the quiet whisper of her name in Raymond’s thoughts. The others had gathered in the far corners, their presence a quiet reminder of the fragile hope they clung to. 　　Selene had been the first to check Caitlyn’s pulse. Her assessment was clear, though her words hit Raymond like a physical blow. “She’s alive,” Selene had confirmed, her voice as heavy as the silence in the room. “But her heartbeat is dangerously slow. Her wolf... it’s unresponsive.” 　　Raymond didn’t leave her side. He couldn’t. He lifted her gently from the cold stone floor, carrying her back to their tent, where the familiar scent of home still lingered in the air. It was no comfort, not with her lying so still, her body radiating unnatural heat. 　　He settled her onto the furs, her skin fevered, her breathing shallow. Raymond stayed close, never leaving her side, his h