Victor's grin sliced through the confusion like a sword, "You should've stayed out of this, Rogan."
Rogan held his ground, anger flaring in his eyes. "And allow you to demolish everything we've constructed? No chance.
The clearing was tense, with wolves moving uneasily in the darkness as both sides readied themselves for the impending conflict. I fought to suppress the fear that threatened to overtake me as I stood behind Rogan, my heart racing. This was the beginning of the devastation Victor had predicted, not only a skirmish.
Without glancing at me, Rogan whispered, "Aria, stay back."
I yelled, "Don't you dare tell me to stay out of this." "I won't abandon you in this battle."
His jaw tightened, but Victor silenced his supporters with a raised hand before he could argue. His eyes g
