"And what makes you think we didn't think of that?" Leon argued. "We know that. Cane knows that. That's why he's surrounded by guards." There was nothing but disgust in his voice as he added, "A proud werewolf would be at the front of the battle, but he's a coward — a smart coward at that. He knows we're coming. So tell us, what's this special way you'll win a war without bloodshed?"
Micah rolled his eyes. All these complaints and yet no action. The things he did for his sister.
"Well, none of you can do this," he said, stretching out his hand. Shadows billowed around him like smoke.
There was a sharp gasp as Alexa instinctively stepped back. Ezra pulled Nancy behind him just in case, while Jeremiah stiffened, ready to strike if Micah tried anything. Only Irene and Aeron stood their ground, though their eyes narrowed, and their muscles coiled, ready for a fight if it came to that.
