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Everyone is staring at him but no one comments on this new behavior.

“What’s the good news?” Felix asks.

Griffyn raises his eyebrows at me before flicking his eyes to Blaze. I smile and nod, letting him know it’s worked out.

Griffyn really took care of me last night when I felt out of control. I really love that side of him and his ability to take my mind off the world.

“The museum is opening a new exhibit for supernaturals. It’s owned by mages who spell a section of the building to deter any humans. They agreed to work with us for a large donation,” Aksel reveals.

“A large donation?” I ask.

Will that be covered by the council?

“It won’t make a dent, Willson. Don’t worry about that.”

“Where are you guys at with your job?” I check.

Everyone looks at Aksel.

I hear the pan sizzle as Rion adds the mixture and the smell of eggs floods the room.

Aksel sighs. “I wish we could trust our employers with the truth but if we tell them Killian is planning to destroy mate bonds they may take the mission out of our hands. We can’t explain how we are going to draw him out without revealing that information.”

“We haven’t been called in for a status report so we have time to close this case before we have to answer to anyone,” Felix adds.

I nod, trusting them to understand that world when I don’t.

“So, when is the new exhibit?” I ask.

“Three days. I’ll send them the information to post about the artifact as a new addition and we start planning our trap.” Aksel sits down at the island.

“This is really happening,” I say, shocked.

The level of shock I feel is surprising. I think I never really believed Killian would be dealt with after what he did to me.

“It’s happening.” Rion presses a kiss to the top of my head before handing me a plate of fluffy scrambled eggs.

“It smells delicious.” I grab a seat at the counter and try my first bite. “It tastes delicious!”

The flavors explode on my tongue as I eat the best plate of eggs I’ve ever had.

Rion grins like I just handed him a precious gem. “Thank you.”

“Do we all get some?” Felix asks, taking a big whiff of the smells.

Rion laughs. “Yes.”

He plates the rest of the eggs and everyone digs in. I can feel Griffyn and Felix’s enjoyment through our bond.

Aksel and Blaze are quiet. Rion is standing there watching us all eat.

“So, what’s the plan for capturing Killian?” I ask once I’ve finished my plate and coffee.

“I have some thoughts so far. After closing hours we will be in position waiting for Killian to arrive. He might not come that first night but it would make sense to come before the exhibit even opens so we need to be prepared,” Aksel says.

“We need a plan on how to handle Killian once he’s there. Our normal fighting style isn’t going to cut it,” Blaze points out.

“And Rion and I will be there. Right?”

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