Chapter Nine
The ‘sting’ operation was over quicker than I expected. I am sure the fact that the criminals engaged in the sale weren’t expecting shapeshifters to bust down the door played a big part in it. I will admit that I hesitated, moved slowly; my nerves got the better of me.
But Caleb was fast as lightning, decisive, and brutal. Some of his aggressiveness transmitted to me. I did something I didn’t think I would ever do, didn’t think I was capable of.
Afterward, though, I didn’t have much time to reflect on it. There was such a surge of thrill and excitement within me. I felt so proud and so amped-up. When Caleb asked me to go with him to the source, I instantly said yes.
I had leave days, and I wanted to see this whole thing through. I didn’t want it to stop.
I didn’t want us
