“What kind of tactics?” I ask.
“Simple things. Breaking their spears. Protesting outside the building. Dumping sewage into their water supply. You’d be amazed how vulnerable that building they’re in really is if you know how it’s all connected,” Vlad says.
“That’s impressive,” Toshi says with a grin. “Very cunning.”
“Shocked that a Wolf can be cunning?” Vlad asks.
“After what your father just tried to do, I’m not so sure I’m right on my assumptions about Wolves any longer,” Toshi says.
The two of them grin at one another before turning their heads to me. I hear footsteps coming down the hallway. We all turn our heads, only to see Sebastian emerge. He’s walking with his shoulders rolled back and his head high in the air. He’s walking with this stupid pep in his step that makes me want to be sick. His shit-eating grin is plastered all over his face, and Vlad rolls his eyes as Sebastian approaches the table.
“You guys good?” he asks.
“You stink,” Vlad says.
“Comes with the territory,” Sebastian says. “What are we all standing around out here for?”
“Besides trying to get away from the noise?” Toshi asks.
“A Wolf attaching himself to his mate can get a bit rough. Comes with the territory,” Sebastian says.
I shake my head as my eyes fall to the plans laid out on the table.
“We’ve got two or three days before the Council’s geared up and ready for war,” I say. “Vlad was able to seek out one of his contacts for information.”
“Their war room meeting reconvened tonight,” Vlad says. “They’re ready, so we need to be.”
“Shit. Okay. Do we know where we’re going to stash Clarissa?” Sebastian asks.
“Figured since you’re her mate, you can take care of getting her there as well as informing her of why she’s there.”
I grin at Sebastian as he bares his teeth to me.
“Comes with the territory,” Toshi says coyly.
“Enough,” Sebastian says. “Fine. I’ll be the one to get her safe. You g
uys aren’t strong enough to do it anyway. Hell, you couldn't even wake her up to get her to eat without cowering down the damn hallway.”
“Yes. We aren’t worthy of Queen Clarissa because we don’t want to piss her off. Got it,” Vlad says.
“No, you’re not worthy of her because she doesn’t give a shit about you,” Sebastian says looking at Vlad. He motions his head to Toshi and me. “They’re not worthy of her because they’re scared of her.”
“I’m not scared of Clarissa. I merely respect the choices she makes with her life,” Toshi says.
“And I’m not scared of her either. I’m worried for her. I’m protective of her. But I’m not scared,” I say.
“I don’t really care. She made her choice, and you guys are the ones out here brooding over it. So are we going to talk about our game plan or are we going to mope some more?” Sebastian asks.
“Can I tear his throat out now?” Vlad growls.
“Down boy,” Toshi says. “You almost had me convinced you were different.”
I roll my eyes as I sit back down on the chair.
“Come on, animals. It’s time to get this show on the road.”
Chapter 13