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He placed werewolf fighters at each window and exit on the first floor. Every entrance a vampire
could possibly enter was being guarded. Some wolves shifted, while others maintained their human form. We all waited impatiently for the impending battle.
Axel and Xavier stood on either side of me, while Olcan and one of his men chose to position themselves next to Xavier. Given Axel's current sentiment toward Olcan, this was probably a wise choice on his part.
While I heard nothing but silence, I knew with their heightened hearing, the werewolves could hear everything outside. Each time I started to speak, Xavier or Axel would hold their hand up to stop me… I needed to remain quiet. Vampires had heightened hearing just like werewolves, and the ones outside were no doubt listening for us.
We all had our backs to the wall beside the front door, the werewolves fangs and claws at the ready as I tried to hold onto the bravado I had felt earlier.
