The Billionaire's True Heiress From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 1520

There was more than one predator. They prowled around the tents, peering at the fabric.

But they didn't attack. The moment they caught the scent of the spray lining the perimeter, they recoiled, deeply unsettled by the smell, and kept their distance from the tents.

When the guards on duty finally got a clear look at what was circling them, they nearly screamed.

Bears!

Three massive black bears. At a glance, it looked like a family of three.

The bears sniffed around the tents, peering curiously inside with almost human-like intelligence.

The watch consisted of one man from Silas's team and one from Miller's.

The two soldiers exchanged a terrified glance, both seeing the sheer panic in the other's eyes.

A single swipe from one of those massive paws would snap them in half.

While they were heavily armed, they absolutely could not open fire on wild bears unless it was a matter of life and death.

The two men stayed perfectly still, holding their breath, terrified that the bears would notice them.

If they stayed quiet, the bears might just lose interest and leave.

But if they made a sound, it could trigger an immediate attack.

Playing dead was their best option.

Yet, something was keeping the family of three anchored to the campsite. They showed no signs of leaving.

At that moment, Claire and Dane, who were supposed to be fast asleep, snapped their eyes open.

The noise outside was impossible to ignore.

Inside the cabin, Rory, Jace, Brooks, and River were also wide awake.

The four of them hadn't dared to sleep deeply, anticipating trouble.

Hearing the heavy footsteps outside, they unanimously sat up, ears straining, shifting into defensive stances.

If anything breached the cabin, all four were ready to throw their lives on the line to protect Claire and Dane.

Simultaneously, Silas and Miller opened their eyes inside their respective tents.

Both men had woken up the second they heard the commotion. Seeing the massive, lumbering shadows cast against the illuminated tent walls, they instantly recognized the predators and froze.

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