Asher I was taken aback that he would attempt anything given he was vastly outnumbered now, but it was clear Sawyer was unhinged. As soon as he broke free, his followers launched another attack. The hunters and rogues clashed with the Moon Stones warriors, and the battle commenced. Alec and Damien positioned themselves beside me, Damien to my right and Alec to my left. Both snarled towards Sawyer, readying for a fight. "Stand down; this is between him and me. Assist the other warriors," I commanded, sensing their reluctance as they hesitated before diverting to engage a group of rogues off to the side that had managed to corner a warrior. The sounds of growls and bones breaking filled the air. "Why don't you back down, pup, and save us both the trouble?" taunted the Lycan, running his

