Ankyra Sound burning, falling down so many times before

alongside caiaphas, her blows and snarls reverberated inside the grotto, and soon the cat was driven from the sea-caves. it crouched, baring its teeth at them, but the nightglow showed plainly the wounds rent in its hide. the harlot paused, wondering if the witch would will them to give pursuit, or decide they had fought enough for one night. it was unlikely the feline would return for a second bludgeoning.