Anila's POV

We located the whereabouts of the rogues, just as Garrett had mentioned.

They were conscious, and their numbers were significant.

What startled me even more was that amidst the Werewolf group, I spotted a familiar face, Bray Gerson.

Could it be that he gathered these rogues with the intention of causing chaos, giving him an opportunity to assassinate Garrett? But why abduct Elder Creo? I hadn't seen the Elder, and I was unsure whether she was still alive.

I gestured, and five elite guards stormed into the nest for a surprise attack.

I warned them earnestly not to engage Bray Gerson directly. Their collective assault might not guarantee...