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Long before Callie noticed the silence and long before her charm bracelet alerted her of danger, Caius was already looking towards the trees. His stance was wary, poised to attack, ready to protect. His sharp blue eyes caught even the smallest movement of a leaf fluttering in the wind. His sharp sense of smell picked up an unfamiliar scent. 

[i]Witch.[/i]

The attack came even before he could say a word of warning to his mate. But his reflexes were fast and he pushed Callie down, covering her with his own body. The spell was meant to hurt and incapacitate Callie and its full force hit Caius on the back. He grimaced and gritted his teeth against the pain. [color=turquoise]"Stay... Down..."[/color] he bit out as he fought the pain. Slowly, painfully, he straightened up and faced their attacker.

[color=red]"I see you've found yourself a guard dog, little Callie. And a resilient one at that. I'm impressed,"[/color] came a haughty female voice dripping with fake sweetness. She stopped short when Caius faced her, a momentary look of surprise on her face. [color=red]"Hmmm... interesting..."[/color] she said, her ruby red lips curving up into a malicious smile.

[color=turquoise]"If you want Callie, you'll have to go through me,"[/color] Caius growled, the strain in his voice making it obvious that he was still in pain. 

[color=red]"I suppose I can but you're not what you appear to be, wolf,"[/color] there was a small note of uncertainty in the witch's voice, one that she covered up with a laugh. [color=red]"I don't believe that I've come fully prepared to take you on. I'll make sure to be when we cross paths again,"[/color] she said before dramatically disappearing in a puff of purple smoke.