Sorin made sure Neve was safe in Ryker's arms before he turned his attention back to Popi.
He knew he had to keep her focused on him. If she looked away. If she shifted her attention back to Neve. If she remembered who she was supposed to attack, she would charge at Neve again.
Ryker would protect him, but Sorin did not want to risk it.
There was nothing more he could do except try to end this one-sided fight. He was bleeding heavily already. His arm was not working properly. His movements were becoming slower and more sluggish.
But he had to keep going.
"Hey! Popi!" he yelled her name loudly.
She growled and looked at him immediately.
Without waiting for anything else, she attacked.
She moved fast. Unnaturally fast. But Sorin was an eagle. He had speed of his own. He dodged her first swipe. Then her second. Then her third. His wing movements were quick and precise even with an injured arm.
But he could not keep it up forever.
