Back at the designated area, they were taking count of who was present and who wasn't. Plus, if the witch was from Darkmoon like they had suspected, he or she would know exactly where they were retreating to and try to get there before them.

The trap was that they had surrounded that part of the forest with magic deflecting stones, which would render whoever it was powerless and vulnerable. But then, Nicole was very important to this plan.

He gritted his teeth, pushing aside his ...