The morning of the trap, Evie dressed carefully in simple clothes that would not draw attention. Delilah helped her hide a small knife in her boot and a panic device in her watch. "Are you sure about this?" Delilah asked for the tenth time. "No," Evie admitted. "But I am doing it anyway." Gideon drove her to the city himself. Jayden and Julian followed in another car, far enough back that they would not be noticed but close enough to respond if needed. Other pack members were stationed throughout the city, ready to move at a moment's notice. "Remember the plan," Gideon said as they parked near the supplier's shop. "You go inside, conduct your business, then walk to the café two blocks away. If anyone approaches you, if anything feels wrong, you signal and we come running." "I remember

