SHADOW

“That’s the stupidest idea I’ve ever heard. Given the threat outside this compound, you can’t go wandering outside.” My idea didn’t sound appealing to Lyon. It never would. Of course, why did I have to be surprised? He knew the ins and outs of the territory. He was the lead warrior, after all.

“You can’t also lock me up inside, Lyon.” I turned to Califf, who hadn’t said anything but was tapping his fingers on his desk. “And you don’t have a say in this? That’s odd, given what we talked about last night.”

“I don’t wanna fight with you, but Lyon is right, baby.”

I widened my eyes...