“Pardon me.” Jonathan smoothed out his face and continued. “As I was saying, the 49er is not a rash being. While I don't expect him to do anything yet, his group of vampires…”
Jonathan closed his eyes, and let his silence do the work for him. Jonah didn't like that at all. He had gotten used to the idea that Jonathan could solve any issue that threatened the estate. But in this particular situation, he seemed to be at a disadvantage. It was as if he were especially hampered by his inability to interfere directly. It was in that moment that Jonah figured out all he needed to know about Jonathan's displeasure with the Phasmastis Curaie.
“While you all are out and about, I will be fortifying the estate's defenses with the help of two specialists.”
“Who will that be, sir?” asked Benjamin. “
