Chapter 40

　　Serena's POV. 　　“Ross!” I screamed, my voice echoing through the battlefield as I scrambled down from the tree. 　　I pushed through the warriors, not caring about the danger, my only focus on reaching Ross. 　　I dropped to my knees beside him, my hands cradling his face. 　　"Ross," I whispered, tears streaming down my cheeks. His eyes flickered open, and I begged, "Ross, stay awake, please, for me." 　　With a surge of adrenaline, I helped Ross to his feet, his hands grasping my shoulders for support. But before we could take a step, the rival pack's warriors blocked our path. 　　Something inside me snapped. I felt a rush of power and fury, and I kicked the nearest warrior with all my might. 　　He crashed to the ground, and I snatched his sword, my heart pounding in my chest. 　　I didn't think, I didn't reason. All I knew was that I had to protect Ross, had to save him. 　　I wielded the sword, my movements wild and desperate, as I faced the rival pack's warriors. 　　Our warriors arrived just i