James smirked. "Okay, let's do this. Mind linking the pack members. Let them fall back and behave like they're losing."

Within the chaos, Liam glimpsed flashes of Nicole's power. Waves of energy rippled through the battlefield, signs of her abilities as the witch bane.

It served as a beacon, a reminder of the strength she possessed and the crucial role she played in their fight against the dark forces that sought to destroy them.

With each strike, each parry, Liam's mind ...