"Arlan, why aren't you using darkness?" Oriana shouted, hoping he could hear her, though doubt gnawed at her, knowing how far away he was thrown. Desperate, she turned to Drayce. "King Drayce, tell your friend to use darkness!"
Drayce, standing silently on the other side, met her eyes but remained silent.
Frustration and helplessness surged through Oriana as she watched Tharzimon advance on Arlan again. With another powerful attack, Tharzimon sent Arlan flying once more.
"Help your friend, you two! Don't just stand there!" Oriana shouted at Draven and Drayce.
Draven responded with a calm but firm voice, "He told us it's his fight and his right to protect his mate. As beasts, we have to follow the rules. You are not our mate."
Oriana's eyes darted to Drayce. "You said I am your sister. You should protect me and him."
