Chapter 0813

Enzo

"I was thinking we should have a scout set up at all times, just to make sure that we're on constant surveillance of the warehouse. Then, we can plan the entry strategy from there."

Matt leaned over the large round table, pointing at the hand-drawn map of the Schreiber warehouse and the surrounding area-courtesy of Luke and Daphne, who had taken up the mantle as Luke's second-in-command with the scouts.

"There are a few side entrances," Matt continued as we surveyed our plans. "The one on the eastern side of the building leads straight to the main area of the warehouse, from what I've gathered. If we want to go in guns blazing, that might be our best option."

I frowned, shaking my head. "Guns blazing' isn't the move here. If anyone is in there, we might be better of slipping in quietly-take them by surprise. We'll want to take at least a few men out, assuming their numbers are higher than ours, before they even notice we're there."

Suddenly, the sound of the door sliding open caused us both to look up. Nina strode in, one hand resting on her swollen belly. She paused in the doorway, glancing at the scene in front of her, before stepping in.

"How are the plans going?" she asked.

I shrugged. "As good as they could be. What are you doing here? I thought you were at yoga."

Nina seemed to tense a bit at my words. It was still strange, mixing the normalcy of prenatal yoga with the absurdity of our world. But she merely held up a paper bag and plopped it on the table.

"I picked up some muffins on the way out. Figured I'd bring them here."

leaned back in my chair, observing Nina as she circled around the table. I could see the way she

brave face, but I could see the disappointment lingering behind her eyes whenever she was left out of a mission. Nina thrived on being in the thick of the action- having to step back now due

her, she brightened, seeming to shake off the melancholy. "Actually, I wanted to remind you two not to get too wrapped up in your work," she said, spinning on her heel to face us. "Let's not forget

I'd forget any chance to see you

gagging noise behind me, but I just grinned, striding over and pulling Nina flush against me. It was true; she was beautiful always, but even more so now with her belly full of our child. The gentle

away with her hands pressed into my chest. "Oh, please. With this giant

scoffed. "Shame, Enzo.

you don't see

mouth full of muffin. I knew he was picturing Daphne-the fascinating little bird shifter who had somehow

Nina's forehead before reluctantly letting her go. "I'll see you later,

shoulder as she headed out.

was killing

muttered under his

quiet. We had the warehouse surrounded, our pack on high alert for any sound, any movement.

not

out a small curse under his breath. "You think they ditched?"

head. "I

still and silent as ever. My skin was practically crawling with unease by the time the sky began to lighten, the very first tendrils of dawn

was our window-it was now or never if we wanted the element of surprise, assuming they were even in there. Flashing a series of hand signals to the others, I led the charge

as a whisper on the ground. Matt and I locked our gazes from across the way, and with a curt nod, I reached forward to

door opened like butter. I immediately furrowed my brow, feeling my wolf bristle with anticipation

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