His finger landed on a spot deep in the northern forest, miles from the estate, where his father's notes had marked the location of ancient standing stones.
There, he said into the link. The old circle. North-northwest, about six miles into the forest. That's where she would take her.
Then we go, Sebastian said immediately. Right now before Victoria does anything to her.
Wait, Nicholas commanded, and felt both his brothers bristle at the order. We can't just go charging in blind. If Victoria has Lilith in a trance and we startle her, she could hurt Lilith. Or worse....she could use Lilith against us.
So what? Lucian's voice was shaking with barely controlled rage. We just leave her out there? With Victoria?
No, Nicholas said, and his voice dropped into the Alpha tone that brooked absolutely no argument. We go. But we go smart. We track her quietly. We observe before we engage. And we do not let Victoria know we're there until we have no other choice.
