HUDSON There were too many rogues surrounding us; they separated me from everyone. "Well, trainee," says Alfred in a gruff voice. I turn around and glare back At him; I can sense Brooke is over the second circle. "HOLD HIM" he shouts suddenly. Rogues hold me down, I try to fight them off, but there are too many of them as more grab hold of me to hold in place. I can see Willow flying straight towards the circle that is holding me. "Don't touch my followers," snarls Alfred looking towards her. "Change back into human form," he shouts to Willow, who hovers overhead. "Come, child," snarls Alfred as he pulls something from behind him. Willow hisses, "If that sword goes anywhere near mate, he will die," she says to him. "Mate wants to protect us," says Asher in my head. Alfred leans

