Chapter 146 Trapped in Danger
Snowflakes fell gently to the ground, blanketing the landscape. Tall pine trees stretched into the sky, their branches laden with snow. Above, the dark sky shimmered with countless stars, creating a serene and enchanting scene.
Splash—
Crack—
Near a tall pine tree, nestled within the snowy landscape, lay a frozen lake, its surface shimmering with a sheet of ice under the moonlit sky.
"...Help!" Kyra’s voice echoed faintly across the tranquil winter night. She struggled desperately under the icy grip of the lake, her face flushed from the freezing water, and her body shivering uncontrollably as she frantically clawed at the thick ice.
Crack—
With a determined effort, she summoned all her strength, pounding on the ice until it finally gave way. The frozen barrier shattered, sending shards scattering around her, but the shock of the cold water splashed up, stinging her face with its bitter chill.
Gasping for breath, Kyra pulled herself up onto the jagged edge of the broken ice, her fingers numb and her limbs trembling from the icy ordeal.
She lay there for a moment, panting heavily, her eyes scanning the snowy surroundings for any signs of help or shelter in the dark and silent wilderness.
"So cold..." Kyra muttered through chattering teeth. She glanced around, taking deep breaths to steady herself. Her hands were red and numb from the biting cold, her breath forming small clouds in the frosty air.
She scanned the snowy landscape with wide eyes.