Chapter 0527

Nina

The atmosphere in the room was still charged as we all retreated to the office, leaving the captive burglar alone but securely bound. Once the door was securely closed behind us, I felt the knot of apprehension in my stomach ease up ever so slightly.

"Okay," Enzo began, running his hand through his dark hair in exasperation. "What are our options here? Because beating the information out of him is off the table." As he spoke, his eyes flickered to me, and I saw that same look in his gaze.

I knew that he wanted to beat this intruder, but maybe not for the reasons he was letting on. Was it the protective fatherly instinct beginning to shine through, or was it lingering bitterness from the war on the Crescents? Maybe both?

"I'm glad you agree," I said, relieved yet still tense. "I don't want to resort to violence, but it's clear he was sent here for more than just a simple robbery.*

Luke, leaning against the bookshelf, chimed in. "For the record, I haven't seen any Crescent activity on my scouting missions lately. So, if that's what we're worried about-

seemed that way before, too, and then they struck when

met mine, a flicker of worry clouding his features. "Nina has a point. They were quiet before they

Crescents," Matt reasoned, pulling up a chair to join the circle we had unconsciously formed. "As far as we know, they scattered

what they want us to think," I mused. "Just because they're

nodded. "But we've got this guy tied up and he's not talking. So what's our next

him go," Enzo said, his gaze sharpening. "We need information, one way

looking for him," Matt suggested. "That could give us an idea of where they're operating from. It's risky

to take," Luke

him here, not in my home. Not with Nina..." He paused,

almost as if reading Enzo's thoughts. "It's secure,

at the suggestion. "That's not a bad idea. It's isolated enough that even if he yells his head

Matt, Luke, get him prepared for the move. Keep him restrained and under watch at all

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