126. Invitation

Alpha Zayne Steele

Zayne was pleased when he scored an invitation to a ball that Alpha Thornton was throwing for some long-lost daughter of his or whatever, never mind that.

What was important was the perfect opportunity to corner Alpha Thornton and try to get him to listen to reason. Because the man was not returning his calls.

And by scored, he means intercepted.

About a week ago, they picked up chatter about some grand affair from the Thorntons, which had piqued Zayne's interest. He had immediately sent out willing scouts to investigate the scenery and setting.

And by 'investigate the scenery,' he meant to get their hands on an invite to this shindig.

His team had sussed out what the chatter was about, then set out on their journey to the location. For this job, though, they had to travel overseas.

As luck would have it, they came upon a mail van full of invitations leaving Thornton's compound.

The team had managed to follow the van in their rental and got to steal a few in