Julia’s babies had been taken from her mere minutes ago, and Jordan an hour before that. Surely the universe would not take Damien as well. Surely the universe could not be that cruel.Though screams and sobs built up inside her as Damien fought, she held them in for his sake, so that he could hear. Thank God the spectators were also silent. Julia was surprised at how subdued they were. A few of them did wear malicious grins, but many more of them looked like they had something sour on their tongues.As Grath slinked around Damien, tapping his claws on the floor tauntingly, Julia considered calling to Damien to tell him which direction Grath was in. But Grath might twist this to his own advantage. Julia hugged herself, imagining the worst possibilities. Grath would go straight for Damien’s throat to end the fight. Better to let Damien focus on his senses, and let Grath be overconfident. The longer Grath drew it out, the more chances Damien would have.Suddenly Grath lunged, swiping a paw across Damien’s flank, springing back before Damien could bite him.
