Morgan When we reach the border, half the males and females with me have shifted, but Amra and I know it is best if no one sees our Lycan form at the moment, and I know I can handle most Wolves and Lycans in my Human form. What I didn't expect to see was Kaia, one of Jaylen's team Captains, and I link Casimir to inform him of that fact. I don't get a chance to link him as the first thought hits me: "Soon she will be out of the way, and she doesn't even know that Jaylen is her Mate." I just stare at her as I step closer to the border, and in the meantime, I link Casimir. I know she told them that I would be here, but how did she get in contact with Nigel? I don't even have to ask the question out loud when I hear his thoughts in my mind: "It was smart to keep my fated Mate around a little longer; once we have Morgan, I will reject her and forcefully mark Morgan." Amra growls in my head, and I keep my eyes on Kaia. "Does Commander Jaylen know that you are here, Captain Kaia?" I ask her. I use her title and name to make everyone understand that she is the one that sold me out, that she is the reason this attack is taking place. I ask Amra if what Kaia thought was the truth, and for a moment, she is quiet. "It would explain why he is constantly sleeping in our bed, but why hasn't he claimed us yet?" She answers my question with a question of her own. I don't take my eyes off Kaia, hoping that she will keep her train of thoughts going, and I might be able to get a few more pieces of information from her. "No one will ever tell her about how Lynah tricked his Father or how she gave Jaylen two Pups; not even Jaylen will tell her." I nearly lose control to Amra when we hear those thoughts run through our head. Amra is not angry at Jaylen but at Kaia for thinking he wouldn't tell his Mate the truth. Amra thinks that Kaia hopes he will take her as a chosen Mate with us out of the way. I just don't get the connection between this Lynah and Jaylen's Father; maybe I should talk to King Damon about this or maybe confront Jaylen. "Well, it looks like we have found the female we were looking for. Hello, Morgan," Nigel's Father says—or at least I suspect that he is Nigel's Father—but before I can say anything, one of Casimir's Warriors steps forward and tells him that he is no female. "I think he was talking about the Commander," Casimir's Beta says with a smile on his face. "Morgan, you better come with us willingly, or we will attack your Pack," Nigel says, and I just laugh at his words. "No offense, Nigel, but there isn't much up there in that head of yours, is there?" I ask, and I see anger flashing through his eyes. "My Pack isn't here; it's at the Academy. But then again, you never paid attention during any of your classes. If you get accepted into the King's Army, you join the Royal Pack, and if it is there, you break the bond with your birth Pack." "Your Father says we outnumber them, but he feels it is better to hold them off until backup arrives," Chaya says through the mind-link. I know it will take at least twenty more minutes before the first unit arrives, and I decide to taunt our opponent a little. Let's see if I can rattle some cages. "Kaia, why are you willing to toss away your career for a male that lies to you? Do you really think they are here to kill me?" I ask as I look at her. "Shadow Rock Pack is here to take me alive; dead, I am useless to them, and your Mate is well aware of that, aren't you, Nigel?" Kaia snaps her head towards Nigel, but before she can say anything, his Father has slit her throat with his claw. "Your Father finally told you the truth, didn't he?" Nigel's Father asks. "No, one of my unit members did. I have known for over a year who and what I am; it is the outside world that doesn't, and if you do not give up your silly quest, I will show you who and what I am, Shithat," I growl. "What are you hoping for, Nigel?" I ask. "The gift of hearing isn't that big of a deal; it can give you an advantage, but that is about it." Nigel stares at me, and I can feel two of Casimir's Warriors stepping closer to me. "The gift of sense is a bit better because it can tell me whether you outnumber us or not. The gift of hearing thoughts is a neat one; it can give you insight into a situation. However, I think the gift of perception is the best one. A bit overrated if you ask me because sometimes it gives you more questions than answers. So tell me, Nigel, which one is your Father hoping for?" I ask him, and I can tell that he is linking his Father.