I walked through the forest until I was well out of sight of the others. I continued making my way quietly until I reached the southern side of the territory. As soon as I arrived at the edge, I mind-linked Ethan to let him know that I was in position and ready to act. I needed to be completely certain before I made any kind of move, and that meant checking the enemy's location carefully.

I took a moment to scan the area in front of me, making sure I had a clear view of Lilith's ...