Maya let out a big sigh, her eyes reflecting a mixture of boldness and fear. Despite his apparent firmness, he knew he was in a delicate situation. He feared that Sander's arrival might unleash a massacre in the pack. She was not willing to allow the women to be taken away. With his heart pounding in his chest, he watched Sander drift off into the distance. Then, he voiced out loud.

"Thank you, my friend, for being just in time. I didn't expect you, but you showed up at the right time," he said