Asher
Ares and I were in disarray. Despite my efforts, I failed at the very thing I had been trying to avoid all along. I tried to keep my distance so that no one would discover the truth; that Layla was my mate. I failed at that too. I attempted to keep her safe, but it seems all I did was place her directly in harm's way once again
Ares was furious, and currently venting his anger on the other Lycan, although with limited success.
The smaller Lycan's size afforded him a slight advantage over Ares. He was agile and quick. Each time Ares thought he had him where he wanted him, he would manage to slip out of a hold, turning and biting into our thigh or forearm. It only served to enrage Ares further with each failed attempt. The sight of Layla bleeding on the ground was an image I couldn'
