Haunted Wood Sword and Shield

I'm a simple man with simple desires. He said with a shrug. There was one thing for certain when it came to him, he enjoyed everything to be physical. Sex, fighting, and eating - the basic necessities in order to keep one fully satisfied. 

Then let's begin. Was his only warning before turning to lunge at the woman immediately. Teeth reaching out with poised toxicity to them as they aimed a swift bite to the side of Alison's neck - not wanting to cause a devastating or deadly blow, but certainly one that should his aim be true, would sting as the first contact. 

What had she learned? What had improved? He only expected the best from Alison, better than what they had encountered on their first meeting. She was the second in command to a pack of mercenaries now, second in command for half a year now since their formation and her promotion within the pack. She had held on for this long, there had to be a reason for it.