FAZER LOGIN“They’re spread along the border,” Max told me as I leaned over a map of the territories. “A few small groups tried to test our scouts here and there. Although, I think their trying to give us a false sense of security.”“How so?” Jaden asked.“No guns,” Max explained. “I think they want us to believe they’re sticking to the rules. They want us to get over-confident by thinking this is going to be a good ol’ wolf-on-wolf fight.”“Are we sure it won’t be?” Jaden questioned. “It’s going to take a lot of manpower to hold the capital. Do we think they have enough fire power to spare for a push into our land?”Max shrugged. “Not for sure.”“But we will assume they do,” I said. “I think Max is right. They’re playing with us. Anders thinks he’s already won so he’s in no hurry. That’s why he hasn’t attacked yet.”“But he will attack,” Max concluded. “I just don’t know where. Some of the scout teams have been more cautious than I would like. While I can’t blame them knowing what they could be
It was still dark when we landed in Port Sever. The manager of the marina was already waiting for us. His usual grisly, serious face greeting us at the top of the pier. Arms crossed over his chest as he scanned our group as we hauled our things up the dock.“I’ve got the tour bus parked at the gate,” he said gruffly. “It may not be as stylish as your usual transportation, but it’ll get you where you need to go.”“I’m sure it will work just fine, Jerry,” I said.We followed him out of the marina. The tour bus was a short bus used to pick up tourists from the local hotels. A logo covered half the side panel, though it was too dark to make it out. Not that I cared to try. All I wanted was to get loaded and get on the road.We weren’t going far. I had arranged for a helicopter to pick us up at the local hospital’s helipad. From there, I would take the girls back to the packhouse before Jaden and I went to the border to meet with Max.We were all on edge. I was wound so tight that I knew I
Luna Kimo walked out of the room before I had the chance to express my frustration. To make it worse, Korinna also stood, finishing her drink as she gave me a wink and a grin before following Kimo out the door. I stood with my mouth open as they left. Lucas’ hand pressed against the small of my back.“Getting some sleep isn’t a bad idea, princess,” Lucas urged.One of Kimo’s guards stepped forward. “I can show you to your cabins.”I let out a huff and gave up. “Fine,” I conceded. “But I don’t know how you expect me to rest at a time like this.”Pushing my chair away, I followed the gentleman through the narrow hall to the steep set of stairs leading to the lower deck. I had already sent Helene to bed. Between the travelling and the attack, I could tell the stress of the day had taken a toll on her and she wasn’t feeling well. I was going to stop in and check on her, but when I noticed how close the small bedrooms were, I decided not to wake her. I’d know if she needed me.The halls of
“Raphe?” Kimo replied with a raised eyebrow. “We don’t have Raphe. He’s trapped somewhere between us and the capital. Not to mention, his mate had a hand in all of Osric’s plans.”“Yes, but Raphe didn’t,” I argued. “He’s lost more than anyone has. And now you want to deny him the right to fight for what is his?”Luna Kimo shook her head as she took a sip of her drink.“He has the stronger claim to the throne,” Lucas said in support. “He will only make our position stronger.”“But that’s only if we can get him to us safely,” Korinna added.“Is the risk one we want to take?” Kimo speculated.“Raphe’s not the only one we need to get to safety,” I argued. “Soloman is with him. Along with the other council members that he managed to get out of the capital.”“Sutton’s right,” Korinna stated. “A rescue mission is something that needs to be addressed. However, since we know they are safe enough at the moment. It’s not our most pressing concern. We still have to ensure we have a safe place fro
“That’s enough,” I yelled as I shot to my feet. “We all know that no one in this room would rush to report something as serious as a firearm without making damn sure they could cover their own ass first. You chose to trust us, Luna Kimo. We weren’t given much of a choice ourselves. So if a single detail is all it takes to make you waiver, then whatever kind of alliance we have at the moment is certainly in jeopardy. And I don’t think I need to point out how that doesn’t just put our lives at greater risk.”“Separating myself from you may put my life at risk, but I think there’s a strong argument that working with him puts my people in far greater danger,” Kimo snapped.“If you truly believed that, you’d be calling your men back as we speak,” I retorted. “But you know as well as I do that out of everyone we have spoken to today, Lucas is the only one who has actually won a war, let alone fought one.”We all stared at each other in silence. Kimo’s frustration slowly subsided as she acce
I moved to go to her but she came to me first.“Soloman, it’s me, Sutton,” she spoke into the phone. “Is Raphe with you?”“He is,” Soloman replied.“How is he?”Soloman’s voice lowered. “Nomi was standing with Osric the whole time,” he explained. “I think it’s sinking in that they’ve been working together behind his back all this time. He’s… not speaking right now.”Sutton nodded. “I’m glad you guys are safe.”Luna Kimo’s phone started to ring from across the table. So did Jaden’s next to me. Then another call came up on my screen as well.“It’s Alpha Renward,” I told the room.“I’ve got Max,” Jaden said.“Alpha Thane,” Luna Kimo said. “We need to set up a conference call for this.”“I need to get off anyway,” Soloman said. “I need to get our exit plan in place. I don’t know how long we’ll be safe here.”The call disconnected. Kimo had already answered her call and so had Jaden. Alpha Renward came back up on my screen as he called back. I answered but didn’t give him time to say anyth







