I lean back in my chair, tapping the round table with my long fingernails as everyone waits in apprehension for a response. I pull the fur coat closer around my body, suffering from the absence of my wolf and her natural heat. The cold never truly bothered me until now. Snow had started to fall soon after Lazarus's visit last night, making it harder to track anyone in the worsening conditions.
Steven, Laura's Zeta, clears his throat trying to gain my attention, "Perhaps he has abandoned us?" He offers in explanation, "With the prince's arrival, we are facing dire circumstances."
"Doubtful, since we are still very much here." Mikaya answers rather rudely, "Besides, the Sigma is no coward!" She snaps as if Steven has personally offended her.
I focus my attention on the curvy woman in he
