The Real Heiress Rules the World (Sloane Rivers) novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223 Stepping In

Chapter 223 Stepping In

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Sloane stared ahead, alert and tense, when suddenly, a massive brown bear burst from the dense forest, its eyes locked on her like a predator sizing up its prey. The bear towered at over seven feet tall, its thick fur concealing immense power beneath. Its eyes glinted with menace; it had clearly marked Sloane as its target.

Her heart dropped. She yanked the reins hard, pulling Nightshade to a halt. The horse sensed the danger, stomping uneasily beneath her.

Sloane quickly pressed the mechanism on her ring. A burst of silver needles shot out, glinting in the light as they flew toward the bear. She was aiming to sedate it.

But the bear’s hide was too thick, the needles couldn’t pierce its skin, and the tranquilizer had no effect.

Enraged, the bear let out a deafening roar and lunged at her.

Sloane immediately spurred Nightshade aside. The horse dodged with agility, but the bear was fast, far faster than she’d expected–and quickly closed the gap again.

I can’t take it head–on. Her eyes darted across the landscape. Not far ahead stood a thick, sturdy

tree.

Without hesitation, she rode toward it, the bear charging behind. Just as it was about to strike, Sloane jerked the reins hard, Nightshade swerved sharply, and the bear missed, slamming full- force into the tree.

The impact stunned it for a moment, but the beast quickly recovered, shaking its head before roaring and lunging again.

Sloane leapt off Nightshade’s back, using the trees and terrain to maneuver around the bear.

She was quick, dodging blow after blow by a hair’s breadth. But the difference in stamina between a human and a wild animal was vast, soon, she began to tire, her movements slowing.

She stumbled and fell to the ground. The bear lunged.

In that critical instant, Larry suddenly came diving in from the side–shielding her with his body.

The bear’s claws tore across his back, slashing through flesh. Blood soaked through his shirt in

an instant.

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Chapter 223 Stepping In

“Larry!” Sloane cried out, her voice trembling with shock and guilt.

Grimacing through the pain, Larry clenched his jaw. “Sloane, go!”

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Just then, Lucas arrived with his staff. They swiftly subdued the bear and drove it back into the forest’s depths.

Lucas‘ expression turned complicated the moment he saw Larry’s injuries.

He rushed over to Sloane’s side, eyes scanning her anxiously. “Are you hurt?”

Sloane shook her head, but her gaze stayed fixed on Larry. “I’m fine–but we have to treat Larry’s wound now.”

Lucas helped lower Larry to the ground. Sloane quickly pulled out her needle kit and began working to stop the bleeding.

Her hands moved with practiced precision; the silver needles seemed to come alive between her fingers as she sealed several key pressure points, halting the blood flow.

Lucas stood off to the side, watching Sloane as she treated Larry. His emotions tangled within him.

He knew she was only doing what was right, but watching her reveal her identity as “The Miracle Doctor” just to save Larry still left a sour taste in his mouth.

The gashes on Larry’s back throbbed with searing pain. Every breath tugged at his nerves, threatening to pull him into unconsciousness.

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