Supporting Lan Yue's weight, Su Qinglan helped her shuffle out of the cave. They left the three cubs and the sleeping environment behind, stepping into the cool night air.
Despite the late hour, several beastmen were patrolling the paths near the leader's cave.
A young man from the tribe saw them and immediately hurried over, his expression worried when he heard Lan Yue's cries.
"What happened?" he asked.
"She's giving birth!" Su Qinglan shouted at him, her voice filled with panic. "Quickly! Go find the old grandmother who helps the females. Tell her Lan Yue is headed to the shore!"
The young man's eyes widened. He nodded frantically and dashed away into the darkness, his speed much faster than the two women.
They finally reached the edge of the shore where the waves lapped gently against the sand. The moonlight turned the water into a sheet of silver. Lan Yue leaned against a rock, breathing heavily.
