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Chapter 44: The Rendezvous

Author: Judy
last update publish date: 2026-08-27 12:57:08

The metallic scent of fresh blood completely overpowered the sterile smell of the helicopter cabin. Isabella pressed both hands frantically against the jagged bullet wound in Julian’s side, her entire body shaking as hot, crimson fluid continued to slip mercilessly between her fingers.

"Julian, stay with me! Please!" she screamed, the violent vibrations of the stealth chopper rattling her bones. Julian’s massive, heavily muscled body lay lifelessly across her lap. The terrifying, invincible ape
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