Chapter 143-2
“You can come here,” Kiana said gently. “You’ve lasted this long. Come here and be part of our
pack. We’ll protect you.”
“Nah. We rogues might not be a pack, but we look out for each other. Can’t leave ’em.” He shook his head. “Anyway, that’s not what’s important. What you want to know is where Claudine went when she left the mountain. She went looking for a witch. Evalina. Powerful seer. Never did find her, but she crossed paths with a group of others looking for Evalina.”
Lunessa visibly stiffened, but I kept my eyes trained on the screen. I didn’t want her to know that I’d seen. She obviously knew who Evalina was.
“Whatever she said, it made them lose their minds. They tried to kill her in her sleep, but not before telling her who they were. They’d called themselves the Protectors of the Land, damn cult made of wolves and witches. Whatever they told her is what set her on this path, and I don’t know what it was. Claudine’s mate didn’t know either. He was the one who told me. Never heard of the cult other than that, but I’d heard whispers of a weird group of rogues sequestered with witches on the other side of the mountains. I suspect you’ll find your cult there.”
“Why didn’t you tell anyone before?” Kiana demanded.
Hector looked at her sadly. “Say what? That Claudine was losing her marbles? She still had the respect of the pack. That something weird was happening? I have no details. I have no idea what she wanted with that baby’s heart. Or why she exiled Finn. Or her obsession with you. I know nothing about the cult. I have a fraction of information, and sure, I figured there might be more to it. I’m sorry. Even if I knew what it meant, who would I have told?”
Kiana sat back and blew out her breath. “You’re right. I’m sorry. I’m frustrated trying to piece
everything together.”
The old man grunted. “Now, I’ve given Finn the last location of the girls. They’ll be women now. I’ve told you all I know. My time is coming soon. Claudine won’t let this stand, but I have faith that you and Finn are going to come out on the other side of this. You both are on the right side of fate.”
“Please come back with Finn,” Kiana whispered.
“You have a good life,” Hector grunted and walked off-screen. A moment later, Finn appeared.
“You want permission to round up your sisters,” I said without preamble.
“It’s not sentimental. If Claudine gets to them first, she could use them. The first three grew up in
the same rogue community. The youngest is in London’s pack.”
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London would want something for us bringing her here. I eyed Lunessa, and she nodded. “I’ll talk to London. Take Willa.”
“What about the cult?” Willa asked. “They’re a priority, aren’t they?”
“They’re both a priority. I’ll send another team to the cult. Stay safe and watch your backs.”
They both nodded and switched off the video call. I looked at Saul and Amelia. “He didn’t give us much new information but see what you can find about the cult. Lunessa, I’d like a moment,”
Jenson left with Amelia and Saul. Lunessa sighed. “I can talk to London. Get him to let us protect the fourth daughter.”
“I know you will. That’s not what I’m here to discuss. Evalina. You know who that is.”
She pressed her lips together and briefly closed her eyes. “I do.”
“Are you cursed to secrecy or something? Now is not the time to hold back,” I demanded. “Who is
she?”
“She’s the Crone.”
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