Chapter 1975 The Standoff

Gwain knew when to back down. After Santiago kicked him hard enough to leave his arm tingling, he realized it was best not to push his luck. Witnessing the internal strength Santiago wielded made him rethink any plans to fight.
Wyatt agreed it was the right call. Even if they teamed up, they might still lose. Even if they somehow managed to pull off a victory, it would take an exhausting number of moves. The last thing they wanted was for things to spiral out of control. Isabella and the rest could show up at any moment, and their captive, Roselynn, was their weakest link.
As Gwain was about to stroll away with a nonchalant comment, Shane interjected, "Master, they've held Roselynn captive and even made an attempt on my life! We can't just let them leave. If you walk away now, they'll absolutely return for her!"