A trap? It's my turn to laugh.

"This is supposed to impress me?" I shake my head, my wereform not allowing a full smile as I go on. "You do realize I have sorcerers of my own with me."

Caine lurches down the first step, face morphing to wereshape. "You're too late to stop us," he snarls. "I am the one true king!" His pack shift nervously, and I wonder if he's lost his mind and their loyalty.

Rupe's grin is as evil, ...