Chapter 22 Vanya's POV Desperate , I used my head to hit the nearby pillar , each impact sending a piercing pain through me . But I ignored it . I was just hoping Cliff and the others could hear the noise and come to rescue me . At the same time , I called out to my wolf in my mind . " Selena , are you there ? Can you take over my body ? " I wanted to shift to break free from the ropes and escape . " These ropes are made of a special material . If I forcefully take over your body , we might break bones , " Selena's voice echoed in my mind . My heart sank . Soon , I heard the sound of footsteps . The sound made me pause . It wasn't the heavy and steady sound of men's leather shoes on the ground but the crisp tapping of high heels . I looked up with difficulty and was surprised to see Melinda walking towards me . Her expression was somewhat gloomy . ' How did she get here ? ' I wondered . She must be here with Cliff . Seeing her gloomy face , I instantly recalled her behavior from my past life . She wasn't here to save me . According to her true character , she'd want me dead so she could become the Luna of the Silver Moon Pack . She walked towards me without hesitation , seemingly intent on pushing me off the building without mercy . I sensed a dangerous aura approaching but couldn't pinpoint what was off . At that mornent , Cliff's voice echoed from not far away , " Vanya ! " Hearing Cliff's voice , Melinda's movements froze . She quickly crouched down , pretending to be removing the tape from my mouth . She feigned concern , " Luna Vanya , are you alright ? I'll untie you now . " Watching her seemingly worried expression , I remained skeptical . Hopefully , my feeling was wrong . " Why did you come up here ? " Cliff frowned slightly , displeased and puzzled to see Melinda . " I told you to stay in the car . " " I was worried about Luna Vanya , so I thought I'd help search for her , " Melinda said with a pitiful expression , her eyes involuntarily drifting towards me . Her gaze seemed to hide some indescribable emotion , intensifying my unease . All I wanted was to escape this dangerous place , with no time to consider the subtle tension between them . I urgently shouted , " There's a bomb here . Where are Theodore and Derrick ? Tell them to run ! " My voice trembled with anxiety as I searched for signs of a bomb and listened for the terrifying " beep " sound , fearing the explosion could happen at any moment . Without hesitation , Cliff strode towards me , his eyes filled with complex emotions . 1/2 Chapter 22 He bent down and lifted me from the ground awkwardly . I could feel his arms trembling slightly , whether from nervousness or something else . As he held me , I caught the familiar scent of him . I wriggled , saying urgently , " Untie me first , so I can run on my own . " " There's no time , " he said coldly . Then , he shouted to Theodore and Derrick , who were searching for me anxiously , " Found Vanya ! Let's go ! " His voice echoed in the empty , unfinished building , carrying an undeniable sense of He carried me towards the exit . urgency . Melinda followed behind Cliff . I glanced at her . Her expression seemed normal , but her eyes were inescapably gloomy . " Ah ! " Suddenly , Melinda cried out . Cliff turned to see that her high heel had broken . " Alpha Cliff , I'm sorry … I think I've twisted my ankle , " she said . Seeing this , I indifferently said , " Put me down , I'm fine . " " Are you sure ? " Cliff looked at me doubtfully . " Mm - hmm , " I replied calmly . 7 " Ever since Cliff arrived , my wolf had been silent , not feeling the sense of security that a mate's presence usually brings . Hearing my response , Cliff put me down and turned to carry Melinda . W I had a wound on my ankle that couldn't heal just yet . The sharp pain from my ankle made me frown involuntarily . At the same time , footsteps sounded in the corridor . 17 I looked up to see Theodore running over . His gaze swept over me , and he immediately noticed my ankle . Without a word , Theodore stepped forward and picked me up . i was taken aback , " What are you doing ? " Theodore said as he walked , " Your foot is injured , too . Why didn't you say anything ? " " It's not important , " I paused , then said , " Moreover , he cares about Melinda more ." It was obvious to everyone that Cliff's preference for Melinda had long crossed the boundaries of a typical relationship ." Cliff still used his wolf to explain his favoritism towards Melinda , which was a bit self - deceptive , but I couldn't deceive myself . -mcol = nt = rul =EU VL um == ? " Fool " Theodoxa odiusted his hold an saying , " TTALA 2/2