Oh, Moon Goddess. Why does he have that business card! I walk up and take it back from him. Don’t tell me he took it from my clothes while I was showering? I can’t believe him!
“Liam, that’s not your business! Don’t go through my stuff again!”
“What, you’re hiding little secrets now? Why do you have that guy’s business card, anyway?”
So, he can see what’s written on it. Couldn’t the Witch have hidden it from other people, too, like her letter? Apparently not. How do I explain this? I know Liam is good at keeping secrets, but gosh, he is good at spying, too! Moreover, there is no way I’m telling him about the Witch; he is the one supposed to hunt her down.
“Someone gave it to me,” I mumble.
“Oh, really? I wonder who.”
Gosh, can’t he be less curious just for once! And while he’s at it, drop that stupid smirk of his, too! I know there is no way he is going to let this go, so I might as well give him something else to think about instead of telling him about the Witch.
“Okay, I was thinking of going over to talk to their Alpha.”
His smile drops immediately, and he crosses his arms, looking a lot like Damian when he is unhappy. “Nice. Did you completely forget the part about them killing intruders on the spot? Because I’m pretty sure I mentioned it something, like, ten minutes ago.”
“You said they hated you guys. Doesn’t mean they will be as hostile towards me.”
“They don’t like strangers at all, Nora. Do you really think you can just walk in there and try your luck? I think you’re a tiny bit overconfident here, Princess.”
“Liam, it could be the solution! Moreover, you said it, I’m a princess, a Royal. Maybe that will help...?”
He rolls his eyes. “Nora, even I am not that crazy! And you? You are a Princess, but you are still a 5’2”, underweight, eighteen-year-old girl who learned how to control her wolf not two months ago! This is not like an Alpha fight; this is you running into a freaking dead-end!”
I cross my arms, annoyed at him. For the record, I’m not as thin as I used to be, and he knows this isn’t a matter of size either. I’m disappointed. I mean, Liam has been one of my most trusted friends since the beginning, and always the first one up for any crazy plan! I mean, isn’t he the reckless one among his brothers?
“What, you don’t trust me now? Liam!”
“I trust you, Nora, but this is a suicide, and I’m not a big fan of that! Wait till my brother kills me, too, if I let you togo there alone! You think Damian handcuffing you to the bed was unreasonable? Wait until you see how he punishes me!”
“Actually... I thought you could come with me.”
“Excuse me now?”
He looks at me with shocked eyes, but I’m still not giving up. I really think this might help. I try to make a pleading face, putting my hands together, and stepping closer.
“Please, Liam? You know Silver City like no one, and all the packs would let you on their turf.”
“All except for the Sapphire Moon Clan! And they don’t let me in, I just sneak in, Nora. Most of the time. What you’re asking me is...”
“What about Lysandra Jones? You guys are on good terms, and her Clan is an ally of the Sapphire Moon!”
Liam shakes his head. “No, Nora. First, we are not friends, she just likes to fight with strong people, and I’m one of those. Secondly, the Purple Moon is only a branch Clan of the Violet Moon. Lysandra doesn’t agree with her father, so assuming her pack is allied with the Sapphire Moon Clan is a bit risky. Finally, I’m not even sure, even if Lysandra agrees to help us and an ally of the Sapphire Moon wolves, that this plan would work. That’s way too many ifs!”
I know this idea is risky with the way things are now. but with Damian breaking the engagement, I’m afraid the balance of power between the Clans will shift way too fast, and I must act before that. “It might be my only to help you guys.”
He shakes his head. “Nora, this is a really, really bad idea. Damian would be super against it, and with all the right reasons for it!”
I do feel bad about acting behind his back, but he would prevent me from going there if I did. I know I’m the one who came up with this “no lies” thing, but I don’t see any other wayto help my mate. I sigh. “Okay, let’s talk again about this later. You think about it, please, Liam.”
“You better think about it, too, Nora! Like, as an awful decision you should not make!”
He sighs and turns around to leave the room. I know this is unreasonable, but this is the only thing I could think of after receiving this business card. I look at the butterfly flying around me while I quickly brush my hair. Is this little thing going to get me killed? The Witch wouldn’t let such a thing happen, right?
I try to chase away those depressing thoughts and get downstairs to join the guys. Liam ignores me, but I just naturally walk up to my mate. Damian puts his arm around my shoulders, and it’s time to go.
We don’t need to get far; the elevator takes us way downstairs. The brothers guide me through a couple of corridors, and we finally walk into what looks like a vast reception hall. Except that nothing is put up for a reception, no decoration or furniture whatsoever. Instead, it is just crowded with a lot of people. It looks more like some shady business reunion. The curtains are closed, and everyone is dressed in dark outfits, mostly black. Most are between their twenties and forties. Some wear suits, others wear some street clothes like hoodies or leather jackets. I finally understand. Neal didn’t gather the full Clan, but its lieutenants.
