When Xavier suggested Anastasia combat Liam next, she and Liam, who was nearby, froze momentarily.
Through her telepathic link with Philip, Anastasia conveyed that she did not think fighting Liam was a good idea.
Philip wasted no time and immediately spoke on behalf of her since she can not speak while being in her wolf form "Alpha said she doesn't think this is a good idea."
Upon hearing this, Liam felt Anastasia was underestimating him, he walked forward "I think this is a very good idea."
He angrily transformed into his wolf form and confronted her in the training area, issuing a challenge by aggressively slashing the ground.
Tensions rose as the two alpha wolves faced off.
Though inwardly conflicted over her complicated feelings for Liam, Anastasia accepted his challenge, simply stating through their mind link to Philip who again spoke on her behalf "Very well, let's settle this."