Chapter 74. Defeating Marcus

KAELAN

My warriors have assembled outside the castle gates, their armor gleaming under the pale moonlight. The energy in the air was tangible. It was as if a storm was brewing, waiting to be unleashed.

Owen moved to my side, his sword strapped across his back. “The scouts just returned. Marcus has fortified the Silver Cross pack with twice the number of rogues. And the humans he recruited? They’re armed to the teeth.”

I smirked. “Good. It’ll make crushing them all the more satisfying.”

Everly was standing close by but her eyes were down and she played with her fingers.

My heart went out for her.

She was nervous, obviously afraid for me.

I walked up to her. “Hey, sweetheart, something on your mind?”

She didn’t respond.

I stared at her for a while. “Make sure you stay here.”

She scoffed. “Like hell I will.”

“Everly!”

She lifted her chin stubbornly. “You might be immune to silver now, but that doesn’t make you invi