Chapter 1655

Matteo's injuries were severe, and waiting any longer wasn't an option. Maeve glanced back at Liam one last time. A part of her wanted to give him another chance. If he chose to leave with them, they could stand together against The Lucent. But Liam didn't move. Left with no choice, Maeve steadied Matteo and guided him toward the path leading back. "Are we really letting them go?" one of The Lucent's members stepped forward, questioning Bryce's decision. Liam's expression turned frigid. "Try to touch them. I dare you." "Calm down, Mr. Larson. You've done well so far, and I'm a man of my word," Bryce said smoothly, holding the contract in his hand. "Besides, we've already gotten what we came for. There's no need for unnecessary trouble." … Meanwhile, Maeve had found a relatively safe clearing in the forest. Matteo's wounds needed immediate attention, and the dense jungle offered no certainty of how long their journey would take. Matteo tended his wound and when Maeve h