Chapter 13 - The Leader's Bait

A sudden night ambush by dire wolves tests the camp; Rosalita’s quick magic and Greg’s grit save the group. After dawn, they press their advantage—kidnapping the leader’s favored mate to draw the goblin chief into the open. As they race back with their captive, Rosalita balances tactical coldness with a flicker of guilt, setting the stage for a planned confrontation and raising uneasy questions about loyalty, violence, and who gets to decide a prisoner’s fate.