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“As soon as I know more, I’ll call you. Just make sure everyone stays put for now and reach out to the Irish clan. If we had another attack, they might have too. The more information I have, the better a diagnosis I can make.”
Aaron nodded. “Straight away.” He paused a second and added, “And take care of my mother.”
“Of course.”
With that, Aaron ran in the direction of the Protectors’ central command building and Gregor moved toward the surgery.
He hoped whatever had been sprayed on Aaron’s mother wasn’t contagious. Until he knew for certain, he would maintain distance from Cassidy.
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Aaron tapped his fingers against the desk. Why was Teagan O’Shea taking so bloody long to sign on to the video conference?
His dragon spoke up. I know you’re upset, but try to have patience. It’s only been a few minutes since you sent the text message. She’s clan leader and may be doing something else.
Then why would she say she’d be on right away? I don’t have time to waste, dragon.
Mum will be okay.
Aaron knew his dragon was right since Molly Caruso was a fighter. After all, she had survived the death of a mate and raised a son mostly on her own, but because of that Aaron was protective of his mother. From a young age, he’d vowed to take care of her. It didn’t sit well with him that he’d failed.
His dragon swished his tail, but the face of the dark-haired female leader of Clan Glenlough appeared on his computer screen. Her Irish accent filled the room. “Make it quick, Caruso. I have things to take care of.”
He leaned forward. “Was there another attack on your clan?”
Her eyes widened. “No, why?’
He pounded a fist on the desk. “The bastards just attacked my mother.”
Something flashed in her eyes, but it was gone before he could make out what it was. “I’m sorry to hear that, Aaron. But I’m not sure what I can do.”
“Their style of attack has changed. Our doctor thinks the chemical is shot into the face of the target and they inhale it.”
“Do you know this for certain?”
“Tests are being run, but there’s no sign of an entry point like with the previous splinters. I would bet money the drug is in spray form.”
“What’s Stonefire’s plan of action?”
Aaron hesitated. He hadn’t asked permission to share the latest attack yet.
His beast huffed. Bram and Kai aren’t going to like it if you tell her.
Ignoring his dragon, Aaron went with his gut feeling that Teagan wouldn’t betray them, although he ignored why he trusted her. “We’re implementing a lockdown. I’d suggest you doing the same. Even without a second attack, Glenlough was targeted before and could be again.”
“Still nothing from Lochguard or Snowridge?”
“No other clan has reported anything. However, it doesn’t mean this problem isn’t more widespread.”
Teagan nodded. “I’ll increase security. Let’s agree to share anything else that happens related to this problem from here on out. Text me ‘pigeon’ and I’ll find a secure line as soon as possible.”
“Pigeon?”
“As in carrier pigeon, like the days of old.”
Under normal circumstances, Aaron might tease the Irish leader for the corny password. In the present, however, he grunted. “Fine. I’ll be in touch.”
Closing the connection, Aaron raced out of the small, private communications room and checked on his team in the command main area. He needed to find out who would attack Stonefire twice but also Glenlough once. There had to be a connection. The sooner he figured it out, the sooner he could stop the bastards who had targeted his mother.
