The dining hall exploded with shouting voices and slamming fists. Shifters growled their protests, unwilling to accept that the humans planned to guard only their own borders and leave others vulnerable.
This war wouldn't end if one party decided to retreat.
"Alpha Elcar, sit down, now," Kai said firmly, his voice low but commanding as he quelled his irate commander. He could understand their feelings but forming a discord couldn't help them win.
Lord Alekin leaned toward King Benkin, his voice a hushed warning. "He has a point. If we withdraw, it's only fair they pull back to their borders as well. The war in this realm has ended. We destroyed those tunnels."
Across the room, tempers flared. They threw insults at each other like flying arrows, sharp and merciless.
"Cowards! Do you really think crawling back to your cozy little homes will keep the vampires away? They will sneak to your bed, kill you, and fuck your wives."
