As Lucas and Serenity ran, an explosion blasted nearby. In that instant, the rocks and trees in the area shattered into pieces, blasting in all directions.

Lucas instinctively protected Caden in his arms and shielded Serenity from the flying debris.

Serenity heard a muffled grunt in her ears and urgently asked, "Lucas? You okay?"

"I'm fine. Get down the mountain first!" Lucas said, his face slightly pale.

Lucas stood up, but his face changed sharply as he sensed danger. The ground under his feet was sinking quickly! The explosion earlier had damaged the mountain trail!

Lucas quickly threw Caden into Serenity's arm, pushing her to safety. Everything happened almost in a flash of lightning.

The next moment, Lucas felt himself falling. Was he going to die here? He never thought he would die in such a way, but maybe sacrificing himself to save Serenity was worth his life.

Lucas regretted how he could not help Serenity and save her when she needed it the most, and perhaps it was fa