“Surprisingly little,” Anton admitted. “The hunter named Elliot is proving unexpectedly stubborn. The younger one is a dead end. He was recruited two months ago. This is his first mission. He doesn’t know anything beyond the existence of a training facility in Kentucky.”
“They’ve probably abandoned that place by now,” Eric said.
Anton agreed with a nod. “That fits with their previous mode of operation. From Elliot’s resistance, I’d guess whatever they’re going to do, it’ll be soon. Probably in the next day or so.”
“Their phones are also a useless avenue of investigation,” Makoto said, tapping away on the computer in front of him. “They’re burners. Probably purchased for this mission. I won’t get anything off them.”
Liam glanced at Rick. “How about you? Anything to share?”
Rick’s gaze turned inward to investigate a world only he could see. The enforcers waited patiently as the moments ticked past, not showing any sign of impatience.
Curious, I watched Rick with my other sight. Magic bloomed into view, enveloping the enforcers in a rainbow of colors. Rick’s were unlike everyone else’s, concentrated mainly around his head and heart.
After a second, Rick spoke. “All I make out is a wall of darkness that I can’t see through.”
I stiffened, reminded of my dream. The unending black that I suspected represented Ahrun.
“If our sire is involved, it’s possible Rick’s foresight won’t work,” Liam said with a glance at Thomas.
“Ahrun has always been a blank spot for most seers. Their abilities have never been able to penetrate his veil,” Thomas agreed.
“It could be a sign his devolvement isn’t as advanced as we thought.”
“Ever the optimist,” Thomas said with a light smile at Liam.
“There’s no harm in looking on the bright side.”
“If only my yearling would learn from you,” Thomas said with a sly look in my direction.
My forehead furrowed. “What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Oh. Nothing.”
The innocence in Thomas’s expression made me narrow my eyes.
“There is an easy solution to our problems that no one has discussed,” Daniel suggested.
Thomas’s expression iced over, his control over his power slipping. It frothed around him like a wild horse, unruly and carrying a tinge of bloodlust.
“No.” Thomas’s forceful refusal silenced the room.
“I know he’s your sire, but if he’s as far gone as they say—” Daniel trailed off.
“I said no,” Thomas hissed. The power surrounding him developed a biting sting that made me flinch.
Makoto put a hand on Daniel’s shoulder before he could argue further. “No more.”
Daniel went quiet, his mouth shutting as he withdrew into himself.
“If there’s nothing else, you’re dismissed,” Liam said into the lull. “Aileen, stay.”
Daniel pushed back from the table with an explosive movement and was the first to stalk out of the room. The rest were slower to take their leave. Makoto nodded respectfully at Liam and Thomas before hurrying after his friend. Eric was a ghost as he padded out of the room as silently as he’d no doubt entered.
Nathan stopped beside me on his way out.
“How did it go?” I asked.
“She’s with Joseph. If he doesn’t find anything, he’ll have her escorted home afterward.”
