Mark by Destiny.
He could see greed in the young members’ faces — not for gold but for power.
“Second,” Theodore continued, “we will use the wolves the Moon cannot refuse: mercenaries and hands shaped by shadow. For years, I bound debts to men who live between packs — traders, escaped captives, and craftsmen outcast for their skill. They owe me favors now. Their loyalty is cheap and mine to spend. We will hire three detachments: one to plant doubt, one to steal, and one to strike when the moment comes.”
“Three detachments,” Merek repeated. “From where?”