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."

circled around the table. I could

watched her. I knew she was putting on a 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

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 that summer's almost over, and we've

if I'd forget any chance to see

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 curve of her belly made her look

chest. "Oh, please. With this

scoffed. "Shame, Enzo.

you don't see

turned red, and he quickly looked away, his mouth full of muffin. I knew he was picturing Daphne-the fascinating little bird shifter who had somehow slipped into our friend group, our pack, and his heart over the past months. I was happy

one more lingering kiss to Nina's forehead before reluctantly letting her go. "I'll see

at me over her shoulder

was killing

muttered under his

darkness, my eyes focusing with ease. It was just as it had been all night: quiet. Too quiet. We had the warehouse surrounded, our pack on high alert for any sound, any movement. Matt and I, crouched in the bushes next to one another, had our eyes trained on the main door to the warehouse. Normally, the

I hissed, not even daring

a small curse under his

shook my head. "I don't

the warehouse remained eerily 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

window-it was now or never if we wanted the element of surprise, assuming they were even in there. Flashing a series of hand

the lead, creeping forward silently. We flanked the side entrance, our footsteps not making so much as a whisper on the ground. Matt and I locked our gazes from across the way, and with a curt nod, I

my brow, feeling my wolf bristle with anticipation inside

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