Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 409 He Is in the School Building +8 Pearls I spoke up immediately, urgency in my voice. "The earthquake hit at 9 AM yesterday. It was right during class. Timothy should be at the school. We need to get there now!" Yura's eyes snapped wide open at my words. She grabbed Nina's arm, her voice shaking with fear. "Nina, where's the school? Tell me, now!" Nina turned and pointed west, the direction of the village's edge.

Yura and I exchanged a look, then called a few werewolf bodyguards over. We set off for the school.

The path wound steep and narrow through the mountains. We had to move in single file, and with Nina in my arms, I walked carefully, taking each step slowly.

We trudged on for nearly an hour. The weight of the situation pressed on me, but there was no tto stop. Finally, we reached the gates of the school.

"We're here!" Yura's voice trembled with relief, her eyes wide with hope.

As we stepped onto the grounds, the destruction was undeniable. The classrooms had collapsed. The rescue team worked swiftly, searching through the debris.

Thankfully, the werewolf teachers had managed to evacuate the students quickly, so most only had minor injuries. The death toll here was far lower than back at the village.

"Here," I called to the group. "Take sbread and water. Eat, but don't rush. We've got enough for everyone." I hadn't expected the earthquake to be so devastating. The rescue team had brought an entire truck of food, medical supplies, and equipment.

But just a few hours into the relief effort, half of their food supply had already been consumed.

"Rosaline, take care of things here. I'm going to search ahead, see if anyone else is still trapped. Maybe we'll find something about Timothy," said Yura.

Two more werewolf students had been found and brought out by the team. I stayed behind to help care for the ones already rescued while Yura, with the werewolf bodyguards, went ahead to search. She handeda couple of young kids and shota quick, worried look before running off again.

The longer we worked, the heavier the pressure felt. With aftershocks still possible, we w Even an Alpha likecould feel the strain.

My muscles burned, but there was no tto rest.

vulnerable.

I quickly organized the rescued werewolf students, helping them support one another as we moved toward the schoolyard's open space.

Those with more serious injuries were carried by the bodyguards and the rescue team to the medical staff. When the last of the students were safely moved, I finally allowed myself to breathe.

Fatigue washed overthe moment the task was done.

1/2 09:05 Thu, 27 Mar Chapter 409 He Is in the School Building +8 Pearls Since entering the village, I hadn't stopped. The relentless rush had drained every ounce of energy I had.

I'd just spoken to a rescued werewolf teacher and contacted nearby rescue teams, who were now en route. Half an hour later, the mountain rescue team finally reached the school. The werewolf team leader approached to take over.

A wave of reporters from out of town soon followed, eager to get their first-hand accounts.

I faced the team leader, my voice steady despite the weariness. "These are the faculty members we've rescued so far. There are still many more in the village. Aftershocks could hit any time. Please, get them to safety." The rescue leader nodded, his expression full of appreciation. "Of course. Thank you for everything. We couldn't have done this without you. We'll handle the rest." I returned the nod.

The rescue team quickly organized the werewolf students and teachers, leading them to safety. Nina, too, had to be taken away.

"Little one," the rescue leader said gently, crouching down. "Cwithto a safer place. Don't make her worry. She's still busy." His hand brushed Nina's head with a look of sympathy in his eyes. Since her rescue, Nina had stayed close to me, clinging tolike I was her only anchor.

When the rescue leader spoke, she didn't respond. Instead, she gazed up atwith wide sorrowful eyes, her petite hand clutching my sleeve like a lifeline. "I don't want to go,” she whispered, voice breaking. “I want to stay with you.” Her eyes, full of sadness, tugged at my heart. I couldn't help but smile sadly.

I understood her feelings. She'd just lost her mother. Of course, she needed someone to lean on.

I crouched down to her level, gently brushing her hair. "Sweetheart, this man isn't a bad person. He's here to help It's too dangerous here.

Aftershocks could cany time. You need to go with him to safety. Once I'm finished, I'll cfind you." Nina lowered her head, thinking hard. After a long pause, she spoke in a whisper. "Will you really cback to me?" I nodded firmly, meeting her gaze. "Yes. I promise." Then I extended my pinky, smiling softly. “If that's not enough to convince you, let's make a pinky promise." Her face lit up, and she extended her tiny finger. Our pinkies hooked together, sealing the silent promise.

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