*Constance*

All at once, fighting erupted around me. Warriors began sprinting toward the enemy, shifting as they went, until the two armies clashed in the center of the courtyard. Outside, more of the Southern forces were attempting to climb the wall while others were trying the breach the second gate.

There was precious little time to act now, but I made my move while I could. I grabbed my shorty sword and charged. I was aiming for Declan, but one of the wolves ...