Page 15 of The Way You Bite
“The virus may not affect all of us once exposed, but it kills all demisangs. Wolves in this country are already infected with the original virus. The DiFalcos gave the viral technology to Dominic last week. I don’t know if they modified it, but I heard they wanted to do more testing. With open warfare here and Dominic’s Squad capturing wolves who never survive…”
“Shit.” Perfect experimental subjects. Lexan rubbed his eyebrows. “Kidnapping would be the fastest way to get her out of here.”
“No. But you need to get this done fast.”
“Did you at least get reconfirmation it is time for her inner wolf to awaken?”
“The Hag read the runes again. It will be this full moon.”
He rolled his eyes. “I can’t believe you rely on that nutjob. The last time I listened to the witch I almost killed Eric. She could’ve simply stated my wife was sleeping with a vampire instead of giving me confusing innuendoes.”
“Eric is one whose loyalty will not stray.” Blay’s lips almost twitched into a smile. “I attempted to recruit Eric away from you long ago. Hisnowas a rather largefuck you. Still, did the Hag ever lie to you?”
“Her advice is always vague as shit. So, you can understand my doubt.”
“I believe the witch. Besides, who set you on the right path about the Hag’s meaning before?” Blay glanced around and stiffened. Quickly, he added, “You have less than a week.” He pushed away from the table and executed a small bow. He disappeared into the crowd.
Lexan leaned back and folded his arms. Another wolf was nearby.
Eric stalked through the crowd. He yanked out the chair opposite and sat hard, glaring.
Lexan dramatically rolled his wrist to view his watch. “One hour, fourteen minutes. I’m disappointed.”
“You can’t do shit like this, sir.”
“Maybe it was a test.”
Eric seesawed his lower jaw. “It wasn’t a bloody test. Who’d you meet?”
“The one who requested the favor that brought us here.”
“Did he take it back so we can go home?” Eric’s eyebrows shot up, hopeful.
“No. Time to ruin a vampire princess’s life.”
