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Eighteen
Anna
Aksel was given specific instructions for which room to transport into the museum. The wards they use can be turned on and off when visiting hours are over.
Another way the human world is modified to accommodate supernaturals.
We exit into a long white hallway with marble walls and floors. It feels immaculate and I can’t believe they’re letting us run a mission here.
“Aren’t they worried about their art?” I ask.
“They didn’t have much of a choice considering I’m the top donor. It gets you some perks,” Aksel says cockily.
“Of course that’s how you got them to agree to this,” Griffyn scoffs.
“You’re welcome.”
Aksel leads the way to a room off the main strip that has podiums set for display. They’re all empty.
Last night when Nic made the duplicate Patera Mixtionis, Blaze had the genius idea to make a few other objects displayed by the museum to minimize the damage while being as authentic as possible.
We spread out, arranging the art with the Patera Mixtionis right in the middle.
Spotlights are shining on the podiums which leaves shadows in the corners for Aksel to hide us in. It’s going to take a lot of his concentration to keep Rion and me hidden but once we reveal ourselves he will be free to help. If the plan goes off correctly then Aksel won’t be needed at that point.
Felix shifts into his snow leopard and prowls out of the room to be our lookout while we all take up positions around the room.
With Rion and I together and Griffyn with Blaze and Aksel, we can use the mate bond to communicate without leaving a detectable trace.
Felix is going to feel fury and I’ll push that to Griffyn to let us know Killian is here.
I clutch the amulet that has become a staple in my life since becoming a vampire. As much as I want it gone, it’s going to feel empty without it. It’s been a safety blanket and it’s time to lose it.
The guys have had to almost constantly feed me blood at this point to keep me healthy. If this doesn’t work, I’m not sure how long I have until even that isn’t enough.
“You’re going to be free.” Rion squeezes my shoulder and glares down at the amulet.
“We will both be free.”
We lean against the wall in silence for hours and I barely refrain from talking or singing a song just to stay awake.
It’s not worth the risk when Killian could be here at any moment and hear me, blowing the entire operation.
Rion rubs soothing circles on my shoulder. I can see Griffyn poking Blaze and Aksel until he gets a reaction. He has to be hating this waiting even more than me.
Griffyn can never just sit in silence. He has to be dying to break the quiet.
Just as I’m beginning to lose hope, I feel Felix’s fury which causes nerves to erupt in my stomach.
“He’s here.”
I focus on the pain Killian has cost me and turn those nerves into anger.
Aksel’s darkness erupts in front of us and I know we’re covered from sight, smell, and sounds but we can see through it. His ability to render senses useless is impressive.
My heart races when Killian strolls into the room like he doesn’t have a care in the world. His demeanor is completely different than my Rion and I wouldn’t be able to confuse them now.
He heads straight for the vase but slows down as he approaches. His steps get more cautious and he looks around the room.
