Fourteen

Terrell:

“Well, that went better than expected,” Jason said on the other end of the line.

“Yeah, they weren't happy seeing Kyle on a gurney. But these nightmares. I think they're getting worse.”

“I think you need to see a doctor to find what's causing them. It isn't something you ate is it? Maybe bad Chinese again? You remember that one time in college? Oh man, I thought you were never going to stop puking!”

“Don't remind me, and no. I haven't eaten anything actually. Apparently they are having a big lunch for me here at the pack house. Kind of wish I had a personal food taster on hand.”

“Just say the word, Alpha, and I will be there.”

Terrell stayed quiet for a moment. A deep sigh left him. “No, let me do the thing. They need to trust me. Something about this other pack is looking for the iris.”

“Iris died a long time ago,” Jason responded, confused.

“That's what I said, but Gavin insisted that it wasn't