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I folded my arms. “The two of you discussed a problem over a game of Scrabble and nobody lost a limb.”
“That’s two of us,” West pointed out. “Add seven more and it’s a brawl.”
“Then add five more,” I said. “You should be working collectively to solve problems.” Then I could get back to a life of solitude, which was the reason I moved here in the first place. I certainly didn’t relocate to Fairhaven to become embroiled in their political nonsense.
“As I told Miss Clay before you arrived, I’d like to make a few casual inquiries before we proceed,” Kane advised West. “Nothing that will tip anyone off about the treasure, of course.”
“Do we have that kind of time with their guardians dead?” West asked.
I wasn’t confident enough to answer in the affirmative.
“I’ll have eyes on the house while I’m gone,” Kane offered. “If there’s any movement, I’ll alert you both.”
“You can’t just make a phone call?” I asked.
“Not for this, I’m afraid.”
West nodded gruffly. “If you need help, let me know.” He made it clear the offer was only directed to me. “I’ve got a whole pack at my disposal.”
“I, too, have minions,” Kane said.
“The wolves are not minions,” West snapped.
Kane snickered. “Ah, yes. You’re one of those democratic alphas.”
“It works for us.” West glanced at me. “I’ll show myself out. Thank you for your hospitality.”
I held up a hand. “Don’t you dare tack ma’am on the end of that sentence.”
He grinned. “Wouldn’t dream of it,MissClay.”
“Lorelei is perfectly acceptable.”
“Interesting name, Lorelei. Do you know it means ‘death?’”
“I’m aware.”
“It’s a shame. Such a pretty name, too,” West said, and exited the room.
I waited until I heard the click of the front door to speak. “He’s right, you know.”
Kane pulled a face. “I know. Heisgood at board games.”
I sighed. “I mean about The Corporation. We risk the safety of everyone in town if we don’t let them stay.”
“And we risk the safety of everyone if we do. Sometimes there are no good options, Miss Clay, only the lesser evil. We just need to decide which one that is in this case.”
“I have no idea.”
Kane packed away the pieces of the game. “Neither do I. See? We’re not so different after all. We both like our due diligence when making important decisions.” He paused. “Except when it comes to house purchases, it seems.”
We were alike in more ways than that. In fact, I had more in common with the demon than anybody else in Fairhaven. We were both outsiders even among outsiders.
He stood and adjusted his suit jacket. “I’ll contact you as soon as I have more information.”
I nodded. “Thanks for the game.”
“I’ll play with you anytime,” he said with a hint of mischief. “You only need to ask.”
