Gavin shook his head. “I considered that, but David wouldn’t go through all this just to make a threat. He wouldn’t have let Joseph be killed without something to make up for it.” “Assuming he knew Catrina was going to gank Joseph,” said Aislin. “Dalesbloom ignored us on purpose. He didn’t answer my texts or my phone calls. He knew,” said Gavin. “I know how his mind works. He treats everything like a transaction and Joseph’s death ensures that he gains something in return. What does he gain from this?” Everybody went silent as they processed the circumstances. I didn’t know enough about what had transpired between Gavin and David to do anything except sit silently and wait for the next idea. “He wants our territory,” said Aislin. “Could he be planning to get rid of us? Is he going

