The Mafia King's Unknown Doctor Wife novel Chapter 319

"We should check out that cave now that they're gone," Elena said. "There has to be a reason why they were so riled-up—maybe someone left some pheromones or something to make them aggressive?"

"It's worth investigating," Massimo agreed.

Elena marked back to the cave with Massimo close behind. He was keeping an eye out for any animals that might come back from the woods—likely thinking that the wolves might return.

Too late, Elena realized she should've been more aware of danger within the cave. She barely heard a growl before a wolf was jumping right at her!

Elena had no time to move out of the way. The wolf was on her, snapping at her relentlessly.

"Elena!" Massimo screamed—from too far away.

Scared and panicked, Elena did her best to aim her gun away from herself and toward the animal. She couldn't find a clear target. She closed her eyes and shot.

Elena scrambled away as the gun fired. It took her a moment to realize the wolf was no longer moving.

In an instant, Massimo was on her. "Are you alright?" he asked seriously, hands quickly moving over her shoulders and arms.

Dimly, Elena was aware that the wolf had managed to claw a gash into her arm. But she couldn't focus on that. The wolf wasn't moving.

Massimo pulled out a handkerchief and quickly tied it around the cut. "We'll get that cleaned up later," he declared. "Let's finish looking around here and then go—stay close to me."

Elena felt like she was sleep-waking. She knew she must be in shock from the situation. But knowing she was in shock didn't help her get rid of her shock.

Elena was just glad Massimo was taking charge of the situation. Her mind felt too blank to help.

Massimo kept a light but firm grip on Elena's hand—the uninjured one—as they wandered around the small cave. They could've spent seconds investigating or hours. It all felt the same to Elena.

"Another dead end," Massimo sighed. "There's nothing here."

Elena frowned. That wasn't fair to the cub. That little furry baby hadn't done anything wrong.

"Let's take it back with us," Elena suggested. "I can keep it—just until its grown enough to take care of itself!"

Massimo nearly laughed—until he saw Elena's expression and knew that she was being serious. "It's a wild animal," Massimo warned. "Not a pet."

"So were dogs," Elena protested. "Then humans befriended them, and then we got pets. Please, Massimo—have a heart."

Massimo didn't say anything. Elena walked over to the cub and scooped it up into her arms. The little thing was already growling cold without its mother—Elena pressed it closer to her jacket.

"Please?" Elena asked again.

"Fine," Massimo relented, "you can have your exotic little pet. But mark my words, it will be more trouble than it's worth. And if it tries to harm you or me, I'm disposing of it immediately."