Seduce the hero's mother (GL)

Chapter 67 - 15. The Black Bear

«What the hell are you talking about?» — the Crown Prince spoke sharply, — Did you want to die?

When this nameless servant dared to talk about the noble lady of the kingdom of Azeroth, Philip was really furious. He was even going to really punish her.

Griselda sensed his dangerous aura, and immediately hurried to assure:

«Your Highness, I swear it's not a lie! I really know where she is!»

The Crown Prince chuckled.

«Don't even try to save your life with such pathetic tricks.»

When his brother and his beloved disappeared without warning, Philip sent almost all his people to

— My brother will definitely not look in the forest.

— The forest? — I was surprised, — But is it…

— Don't be afraid. I'll cover for you. I'll tell the guards that you went to get firewood.

I shuddered.

— So you're staying here?

He sighed.

«It would be too suspicious if both of us left.» These people are still watching us.

— But then…!

— Don't worry. I'll try to hide somewhere too.

The guy spoke convincingly, and I decided to trust him. After all, there was no time for unnecessary thoughts now.

Nodding to each other, I took a chance on this desperate step.

As casually as possible, taking with me ropes for tying firewood, I went into the forest. Then she began to run with all her might. Hoping that I'll find my way back later.

The main thing now is to hide, after which I will explain the situation to the Marquis. After all, if Philip finds me, it will be unprofitable for everyone.

I wanted to hide unnoticed, avoiding other aristocrats on the hunt, and fortunately I haven't caught any of them yet. Seeing a secluded cave, I was going to climb there.

But at that moment I heard an angry growl.

Frozen with fright, I realized that the cave was occupied by some kind of beast. Who, sensing strangers, slowly came out of it.

I was so scared that I couldn't move when suddenly someone grabbed my arm. The unknown dragged me into the bushes, and the familiar scarlet hair caught my eye.

— What are you doing here? Maxie hissed furiously, «I told you to stay in camp. Or did you try to escape again?!»

After walking away a little, I hastened to assure that this was not the case.

— No…! The Crown Prince! The Crown Prince almost found me!

— what? — the girl was taken aback, but there was no time to figure it out.

Right now, a huge black bear came out of the cave and smelled our scent. Maxie was excited. Even before that, she had to fight with large predators, but not so much. In this battle, she could very well lose.

— About three, we're running away from here, — said Maxie quietly, — Don't you dare turn around.

— What? — I was surprised.

— Any questions? Or do you want this beast to eat us?

I shook my head.

— That's great. Black bears are quite slow, so we have a chance. Otherwise, you will have to fight.

At that moment, I wasn't going to argue and completely obeyed her. Our lives right now depended on the success of this attempt.

The predator was in no hurry to pounce right away, and was waiting for us as its prey. Taking advantage of this, Maxie abruptly shot him with one arrow to detain him, after which we broke into a run.

I didn't know where exactly we were running to, but the main thing was to get away from him as soon as possible. After all, killing a bear even with a few arrows was an extremely difficult task.

As Maxie said, I didn't turn around, and just followed her. The girl was better versed in the wilderness.

Soon the angry growling of the bear behind subsided, but this was no reason to stop. The predator could have caught up with us after.

We weren't going to stop running until we found a safe hiding place. Truth… We didn't know yet that it wasn't necessary.

The black bear collapsed dead almost immediately, as soon as we ran away from him. The dangerous animal was killed with just one blow of a sharp blade.

And right now, brown blood was flowing down it.

An unknown man in a black raincoat stood in front of a dead predator, which he had no difficulty dealing with. Pulling out a handkerchief, wiped the weapon on it, and threw it on the carcass.

Then he slowly turned around, watching the two of them running away from here.

In the complete darkness of the forest, the stranger's scarlet eyes flashed.