Chapter 11: Viptan

It is too much. Jasper has yet to regain consciousness. His breathing is labored, a roughness to the sound.

Eliana, although on the brink of collapse herself, runs after Conrad as he carries Jasper close to his chest.

There are dried tears and blood on her cheeks and her skin is tainted. She pushes stray locks from her sight as she hobbles faster.

"We are almost there." Beatrice gasps, her eyes wild with fear. She continuously glances between Jasper and the path ahead.

"There," Conrad grunts as the trees begin to spread out and they are able to see the towering wall surrounding Viptan.

Eliana can barely hear the shouts from the individuals, guards, on top of the wall. They will save Jasper, right?

She fights the tears swarming as they reach the border of the werebear sanctuary.

Three men rush out to meet the group.

"Conrad," the one in front speaks, his eyes wide, "What has happened?"

"We were attacked by Climont. Please, Jasper needs help."

The other werebear pauses, glanci