*ROSA* Halting beside Damon, I noticed the unusual gathering, it didn't seem like we were under attack. I suddenly felt a tingling sensation in my chest, "Vanora!" I gasped, familiar with the feeling of her presence. "Get away from her," I yelled, grabbing everyone's attention, but I didn't mind. A path was created amidst the crowd and I hurriedly ran in to find Vanora laying limp on the floor. She wasn't moving, and her breathing was haggard. "Vanora! What's going on? What happened to you?" I crouched down to the ground and gently raised her in my arms. I inspected her body and saw blood dripping from her neck region. She had a deep cut laced with silver and wolfsbane, preventing her from healing. The same thing that happened to the warriors Damon sent out to spy on the enemy. "How

