Lily went back to meet the shifters for the exchange. When she entered the wide room that seemed like a VIP room, she immediately sensed that something was off. The shifters seemed on edge, and their eyes darted around as if searching for something. She tried to maintain her composure, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of unease.
She took a deep breath and held out the ring Lucian gave her. "Here it is," she said, hoping her voice sounded steady.
The woman took the artifact from her and inspected it carefully. Satisfied, she handed it off to one of the other shapeshifters and then turned her attention back to her.
"The vials, please," Lily said, holding out her hand.
The woman handed over the case with the vials and she felt a sense of relief as she took it. She had no idea what t
