As soon as Barmin departed, the Zachs's knights exchanged smug, knowing glances.
Ah yes, this was all part of the master plan—intimidate the vampire into submission. Sure, they'd initially hoped she'd just cave, but, well, minor setback!
Their leader Barmin ended up with a brilliant backup strategy—using children as leverage. Such a noble tactic! In the end, they'd achieved their goal, of course, never mind the methods.
Victory is victory.
Ah, alas—the grand moment of annihilation had finally arrived.
The knights couldn't help but feel it was truly such a pity to wipe out these fellow werewolves. There was, after all, a certain camaraderie between fanged furballs.
With a collective, wistful sigh, they mourned that the Wintertooth pack had drawn the short straw by ending up with an Alpha tainted by the unfortunate Zacharia lineage.
