Chapter Twenty-FourJack discussed the plan over a late lunch with Kiera. In theory, it sounded pretty straightforward, but in reality, they knew nothing they ever did was straightforward.
“Kitto is positive the only way the brothers could’ve captured this woman is if they have something of hers that they’ve bound her to,” Jack explained.
“Okay, and we need to get our hands on it? This thing she’s bound to?”
“Yes,” Jack said, nodding. “We need a Council member to steal it for us. There’s no way we’re getting back inside Hammett Hall Manor.”
“This mystery object may not even be at the manor,” Kiera pointed out.
“Yes, I know, but it’s our best starting place. Kitto has given me the details of a Council member he thinks will help us.”
Kiera scrunched up her nose sceptically. “The Council
