Caden's POV: The helicopter flew low, circling over the desolate landscape. Holding binoculars, I peered down, my vision filled with nothing but an endless blanket of white. Snow covered everything, a thick, blinding layer that obscured all signs of life. "Slow down," I barked, my voice cold and steady. I couldn't afford to miss any clues, not now. The helicopter looped around again and again, but all I could see, no matter which direction I looked, was more snow, stretching endlessly. "Caden, we've already searched multiple times, but it seems like there's nothing," Heidi said, also scanning the snowy expanse through her binoculars. "Keep looking!" I snapped, my voice harsh. How could there be nothing? Rosaline had to be here somewhere. She must be waiting for me to come and rescue her. As the minutes ticked by, my anxiety began to grow. We couldn't afford to waste any more time—nothing was showing up, and it felt like we were going in circles. Maybe we were too high up to see clearly. If we could search the mountain up close, we might find something. "Yale, bring me the parachute," I ordered. Yale was startled. "Mr. Caden." Heidi looked at me, eyes wide. "Caden, what do you need the parachute for?" "I'm going down to find Rosaline," I replied, my voice resolute. "No, it's too dangerous!" Heidi grabbed my arm, pleading. "You can't go." "I have to," I insisted, my tone unyielding. "Tessa, I know you're worried, but once I make up my mind, nothing or no one can change it." "Mr. Holbrook, you're really going to jump down to find Rosaline?" Yura asked, watching as I efficiently prepared the parachute."Yes," I answered without hesitation. "I'm coming with you." Yura stepped forward and addressed Yale. "Please give me a parachute too." "Wait!" Yale hesitated, glancing between us. I gave Yura a frustrated look. "Ms. Nadine, this is too dangerous." "I'm not afraid of danger, as long as it means I can find Rosaline," Yura replied, determination in her eyes. "Mr. Holbrook, I care about Rosaline's safety just as much as you do. You should understand how I feel." I paused for a moment, taken aback. Yura is the head of the famous Loe Studio. Why is she so concerned about Rosaline? Clearly, Yura and Rosaline shared a deep bond. However, Yura's willingness to put her life in danger for Rosaline was a unique and uncommon friendship. What else about Rosaline was unknown to me? But now wasn't the time to ponder that. I thought for a moment, then nodded. "Then be careful." I turned to Yale and instructed, "Give Ms. Nadine a parachute too." "Yes, Mr. Caden," Yale responded immediately. Heidi looked down through the window, eyes wide. "Caden, are you sure you're really going to jump?" "Yes," I said, my face set in grim determination. The storm was slowly dying down now, and it seemed like the blizzard might stop soon. Yale handed the parachute to Yura and turned to me. "Mr. Caden, the snow is almost over. Once it clears up, we can land directly. And as soon as the storm stops, the search party and our people can begin a ground search of the mountain." "I'll go first. As soon as the storm clears, you all follow," I said, unable to wait another moment. I had to go now. Rosaline couldn't wait much longer. Every second I delayed, her chance of survival diminished.Without another word, I jumped out of the helicopter, deploying my parachute immediately in one smooth motion. Yura followed right behind me. "Caden, please be careful!" Heidi's voice called out from above. Rosaline's POV: I sat on a large rock inside the cave, both hungry and thirsty. Lowering my head, I glanced at my phone—36 hours. That's how long I had been trapped here. I had tried calling Yura, but as expected, there was no signal. The plane crash claimed the necklace my grandfather gave me for emergencies. If only I still had it, I could have used it to call for his help. But now, all I could do was wait in this dark cave, powerless to do anything else. I began to worry—would Yura notice the distress signals I left on the tree outside the cave? The snowstorm was so fierce, the scratch marks might have been covered by the snow. If that happened, it would be disastrous. If no one finds my signals ... I rubbed my temples and pulled out a bag of crackers, eating a few. There wasn't much food left, and it wouldn't last for long. If no one comes to rescue me, I might not survive much longer. I couldn't just sit here and wait. After finishing the crackers and regaining some energy, I stood up and walked toward the cave entrance. The snow had sealed the entrance shut. I pushed with all my strength, but it was no use. The low temperatures had frozen the snow into thick ice, and there was no way I could move it on my own. I laughed bitterly, letting Freya take over. She tried to dig with her wolf claws, but it was useless.The snow outside had turned into a solid ice layer, and it might take until next spring to melt. By then, I'd be long gone. I sighed, heavy-hearted, and retreated into the cave. I searched desperately for another exit, but none appeared. Now, all I could do was wait. Hoping Yura would soon spot my distress signal. I wouldn't give up until the very last moment. Suddenly, Caden's handsome face flashed in my mind. "Rosaline, don't worry, I'll protect you. "As long as I'm here, you'll be fine." ... Those words he once said to me echoed in my ears, impossible to forget. I closed my eyes, a heavy sadness settling in my chest. Caden, I'm in danger now. Do you know? Where are you? Will you protect me again?