Tigerstar’s eyes burned. “Defeating you, of course.” Firestar met his gaze. “You haven’t defeated me yet.” Dovewing held her breath. There was a wildness in the dark warrior’s eyes that terrified her. “That’s why I’m here,” Tigerstar growled. “The Dark Forest cats won’t follow you,” Firestar told him. “They know now that they can’t beat the Clans. They won’t try again.” “I don’t need them.” Tigerstar glanced at the cats bristling at the edge of the clearing. “I only have to beat you. Then I can pick off your Clanmates one by one, moon after moon, till there’s no one left.”
