Chapter 77. We’re Well Prepared

KAELAN

The moment Everly left, I felt so frustrated that I punched the wall until my fist began to bleed. I wanted to tell her everything. But how could I, when I wasn’t even sure I’d ever go back to being normal?

Owen came back in and stood in front of me, waiting for me to give him attention. I stared at him blankly and it made him feel a little uncomfortable.

“Alpha, Zeus has moved faster than we anticipated.”

I leaned forward and my weight made the polished wood to creak in response. “Faster how, Owen? I thought we had eyes on him.”

“We do,” he confirmed, and lowered his gaze down to the folder before returning to mine. “He may not be able to buy weapons directly, but he’s working through proxies—human criminal syndicates.”

“Really.”

“Yes, Alpha. He’s negotiating a deal, an arms deal, with the Serpent’s Coil cartel. They’re… well, they’re not exactly known for their peaceful resolutions. They’ll provide the weapons he needs in exchange f