Chapter 4

Casey POV

Over the next few days, Leo and Ethan rarely appeared.

Even when they occasionally came by, they'd only sit for a moment before finding an excuse to leave.

I knew they were constantly attending to Jasmin.

Because every day, Jasmin sent me photos and videos.

Leo would hunt game himself just to make her meat soup.

Ethan bought her all kinds of gifts. Jewelry meant to please her filled half her hospital room.

I never replied once.

I left the hospital without telling anyone.

As I reached the border of the territory, several Rogues with glowing green eyes suddenly leapt out from behind me.

Because I'd overused my healing power earlier and my body hadn't fully recovered, I couldn't shift into wolf form at all.

I struggled desperately but was knocked unconscious.

I don't know how long passed. When I opened my eyes again, I saw Jasmin, also tied up.

When the Rogues weren't paying attention, Jasmin looked over with an arrogant expression and whispered.

"Good, you're awake. These Rogues have already sent a message to Leo and Ethan saying you and I were both kidnapped. Casey, guess what? When they have to choose, who will matter most to them?"

I looked coldly at Jasmin, wanting to ask why she kept repeating these boring games.

In the end, I ignored her.

A few minutes later, the car door opened. I was standing by a river with rushing currents. Several SUVs came speeding from the distance.

After Leo and Ethan got out, Jasmin immediately put on a pitiful expression, tears streaming down her face.

The Rogue leader immediately pressed his claws against mine and Jasmin's throats.

Leo's face darkened. "Whatever conditions you want, name them and let them go!"

The Rogue leader snorted coldly.

"We want you to give up that eastern territory! And as an exchange, you can only take one person today! Choose!"

I watched as both men's faces turned extremely ugly.

Leo was furious but didn't dare provoke them rashly. He could only suppress his anger to negotiate.

"Let them go, and we can discuss the other conditions!"

"You can only take one! Choose quickly, or I'll bite through their throats!"

Jasmin cried even more heart-wrenchingly, struggling constantly. The Rogues removed her gag.

"Leo, Ethan, save me! I'm so scared! I don't want to die!"

Watching this tearful performance, my expression remained calm throughout.

Seeing they still wouldn't agree, the Rogues even started a countdown.

Both men looked conflicted, their eyes constantly shifting between Jasmin and me.

"Ten, nine, eight, seven, six..."

By the count of "five," when Jasmin and I were about to be pushed into the river, Jasmin let out a scream.

Leo finally lost his composure and shouted, "Save Jasmin first! She saved our lives. Casey, trust me, I can definitely save you."

Ethan also stated his position. "Jasmin is just a fragile Omega. She can't withstand this. Casey, you're a warrior's daughter. Don't worry, we'll come for you right away."

From the moment they hesitated, I'd already predicted this outcome.

But hearing them say it out loud now, I felt the last thread of hope in my heart completely severed.

I couldn't help but laugh.

After the choice was made, Jasmin was pulled back.

And I was pushed off the high bridge.

I watched Leo and Ethan run desperately toward Jasmin and closed my eyes in despair.

The cold wind cut my skin like knives. There was no blood, but it still felt like being tortured.

Dense pain invaded every corner of my body, making me wish for death.

In an instant, many images flashed through my mind.

Leo, holding me and crying when our parents died, swearing he would always protect me.

Ethan, at the Mating Ball when we found out we were Mates. His eyes reddening as he promised to love me.

This was how we parted ways.

The icy river water dragged my body downward.

I grew faint.

My strength slipped away...