The vault would have to wait.
Mason’s warning came through his earpiece just as Gabriel finished speaking. His expression changed, and he turned away to listen while Ava stood beside Ethan, the pendant still warm in her hand.
“An unannounced convoy just reached the outer gate,” Mason said. “Three vehicles registered to Northern Ridge.”
Gabriel’s face hardened. “Darius.”
Ethan looked at him. “You were expecting him?”
“No.”
“Then how does he know Ava is here?”
“That’s what I’d like to know too.”
Mason listened to another message from the security team. “Alpha Darius Kane is requesting entry under diplomatic clearance. He says he has information about the Silver Alpha.”
“He can share it from outside,” Ethan replied. “He’s not coming anywhere near Ava.”
Before Mason could relay the o
