asked.
Finn shook his head. “Not right now. I will need more time with her. She’s under some sort of spell to protect any secrets she knows. The warlock aligned with the Faction is powerful. It won’t be easy to break through his spell and, even if I do, it may kill her.”
Conner’s face was harsh when he said, “That’s a risk we’ll just have to take.” He removed his phone from his jacket pocket and made a call. To whomever was on the other end, he stated, “I need you. Johanna’s been compromised and we need to have her taken in for interrogation.” He paused. “No, you need to come now.” Again he listened to the person on the other end. “You won’t be seen, now get your bloody arse over here.”
I felt my eyebrows lift as Conner’s accent thickened during his last words. It was actually very sexy.
Donna must have noticed my surprise because she muttered, “I know, right? Every time he’s pissed off, I get turned on.”
I swallowed a cackle at her wildly inappropriate and ill-timed comment. Unfortunately, Shannon snorted and the rest of my friends dissolved into howls of amusement. The vampires and werewolves around us did not look amused as all five of us laughed until we cried. Goddess, my friends were twisted bitches and I loved every one of them for it.
Chapter Eleven
A fter our hysterics over Donna’s poorly timed humor, Finn had done something to Johanna to make her sleep. Then Belinda cast a spell to keep her from hearing us as we spoke. I’d never heard of it before and I would have to ask her where she found it as I’m sure it would come in handy in the future. Maybe it was overkill, but we weren’t taking any chances with what we were about to share.
Once we were sure that Johanna would not be able to eavesdrop, we continued our meeting while we waited for Conner’s man to arrive. It hadn’t taken long to explain what I had found in the library that morning. Since Belinda and I weren’t yet sure exactly what the prophecy meant, we couldn’t answer the questions asked by the remaining Council members and Lachlan.
Donna, Ivie, and Ricki seemed excited at the idea that they had such an important role in the upcoming battle, but Shannon was the only one of them that seemed to comprehend the gravity of their position. As an administrator for a security firm, she understood what war looked like. Most of the employees at her company were military veterans or ex-government operatives. Her questions were intelligent and relevant. Even the vampires and werewolves looked at her with respect and approval by the end of the meeting.
After we were done, Lachlan pulled Calder to the side and they spoke quietly for a few minutes. The conversation looked tense. Finally, Lachlan nodded and the rigid muscles of Calder’s back relaxed.
As they continued their conversation, Belinda wandered over to me. “In all the hubbub, I forgot to tell you why I called. I had a vision of a vampire with black eyes and I’m almost certain he’s the warlock that was here last night. He was in a dark room, lit only by a few candles, and you were sitting on the bed, talking to him. I could see you, but not hear you. I know it’s not much help, but I hoped talking to you would help me see more.”
I nodded. “I understand. Anything shake loose?”
“Shake loose?” she asked with a smile. Shaking her head, she answered, “No, nothing else. I’ve been a little distracted with your discovery. If I have another vision, I’ll call you.”
“Okay.”
Before our conversation could go further, the MacIntire alpha left his beta standing in the corner alone and came over to where Belinda and I were standing.
“Bell, it’s time to go,” he growled impatiently.
Bell? Really?
To my surprise, the High Priestess of my coven smiled serenely and nodded. “No problem.” I stared at her as she said to me, “I’ll call you later, Kerry.”
I watched as the alpha helped Belinda put on her coat before
Finn shook his head. “Not right now. I will need more time with her. She’s under some sort of spell to protect any secrets she knows. The warlock aligned with the Faction is powerful. It won’t be easy to break through his spell and, even if I do, it may kill her.”
Conner’s face was harsh when he said, “That’s a risk we’ll just have to take.” He removed his phone from his jacket pocket and made a call. To whomever was on the other end, he stated, “I need you. Johanna’s been compromised and we need to have her taken in for interrogation.” He paused. “No, you need to come now.” Again he listened to the person on the other end. “You won’t be seen, now get your bloody arse over here.”
I felt my eyebrows lift as Conner’s accent thickened during his last words. It was actually very sexy.
Donna must have noticed my surprise because she muttered, “I know, right? Every time he’s pissed off, I get turned on.”
I swallowed a cackle at her wildly inappropriate and ill-timed comment. Unfortunately, Shannon snorted and the rest of my friends dissolved into howls of amusement. The vampires and werewolves around us did not look amused as all five of us laughed until we cried. Goddess, my friends were twisted bitches and I loved every one of them for it.
Chapter Eleven
A fter our hysterics over Donna’s poorly timed humor, Finn had done something to Johanna to make her sleep. Then Belinda cast a spell to keep her from hearing us as we spoke. I’d never heard of it before and I would have to ask her where she found it as I’m sure it would come in handy in the future. Maybe it was overkill, but we weren’t taking any chances with what we were about to share.
Once we were sure that Johanna would not be able to eavesdrop, we continued our meeting while we waited for Conner’s man to arrive. It hadn’t taken long to explain what I had found in the library that morning. Since Belinda and I weren’t yet sure exactly what the prophecy meant, we couldn’t answer the questions asked by the remaining Council members and Lachlan.
Donna, Ivie, and Ricki seemed excited at the idea that they had such an important role in the upcoming battle, but Shannon was the only one of them that seemed to comprehend the gravity of their position. As an administrator for a security firm, she understood what war looked like. Most of the employees at her company were military veterans or ex-government operatives. Her questions were intelligent and relevant. Even the vampires and werewolves looked at her with respect and approval by the end of the meeting.
After we were done, Lachlan pulled Calder to the side and they spoke quietly for a few minutes. The conversation looked tense. Finally, Lachlan nodded and the rigid muscles of Calder’s back relaxed.
As they continued their conversation, Belinda wandered over to me. “In all the hubbub, I forgot to tell you why I called. I had a vision of a vampire with black eyes and I’m almost certain he’s the warlock that was here last night. He was in a dark room, lit only by a few candles, and you were sitting on the bed, talking to him. I could see you, but not hear you. I know it’s not much help, but I hoped talking to you would help me see more.”
I nodded. “I understand. Anything shake loose?”
“Shake loose?” she asked with a smile. Shaking her head, she answered, “No, nothing else. I’ve been a little distracted with your discovery. If I have another vision, I’ll call you.”
“Okay.”
Before our conversation could go further, the MacIntire alpha left his beta standing in the corner alone and came over to where Belinda and I were standing.
“Bell, it’s time to go,” he growled impatiently.
Bell? Really?
To my surprise, the High Priestess of my coven smiled serenely and nodded. “No problem.” I stared at her as she said to me, “I’ll call you later, Kerry.”
I watched as the alpha helped Belinda put on her coat before
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