Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Wereking

I stopped in the driveway, report still clutched in my hand. I had to tell Femke but, damn it, Danilo deserved the chance to explain things to me first. I reached for the wereking through the veil though I stayed put, feeling his resistance to my touch as I connected. He was getting good at blocking me. I couldn't see a glimmer of his location, though he felt stationary.

Just checking in, I sent. Hear your people have been running into trouble.

Not sure what you mean, he sent back, short and crisp.

My jaw jumped, temper snapping. Don't play this game, Danilo. I know about the arrests. The edge of the report crumpled in my hand as I squeezed. If the normal authorities find out your people are paranormal-

When this becomes your business, a new voice interrupted, we'll let you know. Charlotte's mother, Olena, cut me off herself, slamming the connection shut.