Chapter 141: Of Crystal Caves and Billionaires

Cillian

My phone pings from a text notification from my sister. The fact that she’s texting and not mind-linking means that she’s made it to the business meeting location, a few hours from home. She and Gio left shortly after the memorial tribute and I’ve been on edge since, waiting for the result of this business appointment that will help cement our financial stability.

REAGAN: Just closed the deal with the buyers. Waiting for the wire transfer to finish processing as we speak.

ME: Are you sure you’ve done an extensive background check on this company?

REAGAN: Hybrids. Like Andrei. Almost a year dealing with these guys and they haven’t hurt me. So, I think they’re all right. From what I gathered, they’re really not that bad like how others portray them to be.

ME: Have your security detail on standby. I’m still a little suspicious about packs that aren’t our allies.

REAGAN: Copy that. We can’t really afford to be suspicious right now. We need this money. It will help the pack a lo