Chapter 41

**Trigger warning. Some brief descriptions of sex without consent.**

Ian POV

I had made my way battered and bruised to the the rear lines and then called for my troops to retreat. I was tempted to keep them fighting and further distract Asher and his pack, but I had sacrificed enough wolves for one day.

That's all they were to me anyways. A means to an end. A way for me to get what is owed to me. What I have earned. They were expendable. I could care less whether they live or die, but I need to not waste too many in my efforts to feel out Asher and his Blood Moon pack.

The attack from the girl had been unexcpected at first. I relished in the fact that she had thought she got the upper hand on me. She entered into my domain ill-prepared and I took full advantage of it.

She fought well for a she-wolf. If she makes it through this war, I will take her prisoner and force her to serve me one way or another. Be it on the battlefield or in bed. I like them fiesty and I truly enjoy breaking t