Cain's lips curled downward into an expression of mild annoyance. "How bothersome," he thought, tightening his grip on the Spear of Doom.
Facing the fiery brother and sister in front of him would not be easy, especially given the intricate nature of his true allegiance. Technically, he was part of the Night Prince's forces and had helped organize this ambush. However, the timing was everything.
If he revealed his true loyalties from the very beginning, it would certainly have an impact on the battle—yet not as significant as an attack launched at the moment the others least expected it. He needed the enemy's guard around him to be at its lowest for his betrayal to prove most effective.
Such a maneuver carried a great deal of lethality. It also came with serious complications. As of this moment, only Diamon, the leader of the team, knew the truth of Cain's covert position.