Chapter 83

Perrin

“We need at least another two weeks.”

“Two?” Mark didn’t sound happy. But he wasn’t thrilled at the idea of the ruse either. But this wasn’t good regardless.

“Kira’s learning everything just fine, but we need time to plant some things out in the territory in case she needs backup.”

The room fell silent as my father nodded. “Deidre’s right. Our sense of urgency can’t outweigh our need to do this properly. Nobody can know.”

Deidre hesitated, looking at Kira. “How about three? Just to make sure?” Kira nodded.

“Wait–” I said. “When is the last time Kira has run patrol?”

The room stills, then Mark offers, “Too long.” He slams his hands against the wall in frustration, then turns to look at all of us. “This isn’t going to work. Kira needs more time with the pack to build rapport.”

Kira looks offended. “What do you think I’ve been doing for the last month and a half?”

Mark’s eyes soften for a fraction of a second before hardening. “It’s good, but you haven’t run patrol with them. You