The Alpha Queen They Once Threw Away
she said carefully, "is considerably more complicated territory than simple financial withdrawal."
"Meaning what exactly," Marla pressed.
"Meaning the fourth conspirator you're seeking maintains considerably more direct personal investment in this conspiracy's continued success than any other party involved," Cordelia said. "Reyes wanted power. Marrow Hollow's leadership believed genuinely in flawed protective ideology. I simply wanted profit. The fourth conspirator, however, wants something considerably more personal, and considerably more dangerous."
"What," I asked, dread coiling tight through my chest at her ominous tone.