Chapter 39: Old Friends

‘Did Noah, Rich, and John make it out safely?’ I mind-link Uncle Alex as we sit in my newly appointed office.

‘I got them out at three this morning. They’re driving to St. Paul, then flying to Georgia from there.’

‘Was this office swept for listening devices?’

Uncle Alex gives a nod. ‘There are two bugs. One is in the penholder, and the other is in the fake plant above the fireplace.’

I nod. “Thank you for meeting me so early, Uncle Alex. I thought we could go over the guard schedule for the Luna,” I say, acting naturally.

“Of course, Athena. Who would you like to assign to your team?” He grins, already knowing the answer.

“I’d like senior warriors only. I was looking at Leah, Luca, and James as a reward for their good work yesterday.”

“Of course. I will advise them at training and have someone cover their patrol duties.”

“I’d also like to take Tony on as a trainee. Do you know when he will be accepted as a full pack member?”