“So, she doesn’t know how to use it?” Fane’s lips pursed as he rocked back on his heels.
“Considering she hasn’t used it in any of her past near-death or actual-death experiences, I’m going to guess no,” Peri said dryly. Apparently, even grief stricken she couldn’t help but be a smart-ass. She was sure that Alina would approve.
“She can figure it out,” Jewel spoke up. “Sally is powerful and smart.”
Cindy nodded. “Sally can do this. I know she can.”
“I agree,” Peri said. “The question is, how do we get her the message?”
“The girls are in different rooms,” Fane said. “Decebel and I can communicate with our mates, but I’m not sure if they can communicate with one another.”
“Jen can,” Decebel said.
Peri raised a single brow. “Her screaming the plan through the wall so the enemy can overhear it is probably not the best idea.”
Decebel smirked. “She won’t have to scream. My mate knows Morse code.”
Peri snorted. “Of course she does. You taught her, didn’t you?”
Decebel shrugged. “She likes military crap.”
“But do the other two girls know Morse code?” Jewel asked.
“No,” Decebel answered. “But Costin does. Jen said she and Costin have been communicating through the wall. She helped Costin keep it together when Alston took Sally.”
“Alston took Sally away from Costin and Titus?” Peri snapped as her head whipped up to look at Decebel.
“He brought her back to them,” Decebel quickly added. “He was questioning her.”
Peri shook her head. “Alston doesn’tjustquestion people. He rips them from their lives and strips them of their memories.”
“Peace, beloved,” Lucian said as he placed a hand on the small of her back.
Peri let out a deep breath. “You’re right. Plan now, maim, torture, and kill later. So, you can get a message to Jen, and she can tell Costin to tell Sally about the necklace?” she asked Decebel.
He nodded. “Or Titus can tell her. They taught him Morse code too.”
Peri could tell by the slight upward curve of Decebel’s lips that he was trying to lighten the tension in the room. The chuckles verified that it worked.
“If any four-year-old could learn Morse code, it would be that little genius,” Zara said.
Peri sometimes forgot that Zara and Titus had been trapped in the same vampire coven and had a bond of sorts. As she looked at Wadim’s mate, she saw love shining in the young woman’s eyes, love for a little boy who was once again trapped in the enemy's clutches.
“Alright, let’s do this.” Peri pointed at Decebel. “Get your mate in gear. I’m sure she’s chomping at the bit to sink her teeth into some Order flesh.”
“She’s been surprisingly calm,” Decebel admitted. “But I think that’s because she’s been trying to keep Costin calm and entertain our daughter.”
“How long did theyquestionSally?” Peri asked as her eyes narrowed.
Decebel’s lips tightened across his face, his features hardening. “Four days.”
Every male in the room cursed under their breaths, and low growls reverberated in their chests.
“They may think they’ve won,” Fane said, his voice a deep rumble. “They may think that they have devastated us to the point of being unable to fight back. But they would be fools for thinking such things. As we have done with every threat that has risen up against us in the past, we will wipe them out and mark them down as history. The Order will soon be in our past, and we will learn from them and move on to the next idiot who thinks they can stand against the Great Luna and her chosen.”
Peri glanced at Lucian and saw the small smile on his face, the pride shining in his eyes.“Vasile has chosen wisely,”he told her through the bond.
Peri agreed. The old alpha had indeed chosen his successor very wisely.
