In Garrett's residence, his study was dimly lit, the curtains drawn and the door was well secured from the inside.
Only two people were inside: Garrett and his daughter, Vanessa. They were seated across from each other with a long table of sealed scrolls, maps, and letters between them.
"I have told you countless times," Garrett said, his voice low. "He still will not sign the merger no matter how much you try."
Vanessa crossed her arms. "And I have also told you that waiting for his approval would cost us time. Now look at where we have found ourselves. We are stuck, watched, and losing our edge with the Ashbane pack,"
"We both have eyes and we can see that he is now cautious," Garrett muttered. "As a matter of fact, I feel that he is too cautious. He has been digging around, and int
