Emily's POV
Naturally, he had taken precautions against the light. Even before I knew what I was, he was getting ready to meet me.
The formation went to the base of the tree line and halted. Held.
Waiting.
"They want her to open with it," Rollins said. "To start the fight on their terms."
"Then we don't," I said.
He looked at me.
"We go out," I said. "Ground engagement. We fight them in the open before they can settle into position. Don't give them the scenario they trained for."
A beat of silence.
"That puts our people in direct contact with ancient hunters," Marcus said.
"Yes," I said. "It does."
It took Rollins two seconds. Then — "Liam."
Liam had already been gazing up at us out of the courtyard.
"Open the gate," Rollins said. "Full company. For
