There was a reason Carlisle had separated from the others.
If Marcus encountered resistance, a group would have a much better chance of surviving than a lone warrior.
Carlisle, meanwhile, needed speed and flexibility.
Extra companions would only slow him down.
Previous infiltration teams had failed repeatedly, but none of those attempts had included an Alpha.
And certainly not one like Carlisle.
He possessed enough strength to battle five vampires simultaneously without surrendering ground.
If circumstances became impossible, he could simply retreat.
There would be no companions to protect. No wounded allies to carry and ultimately, no hesitation.
The palace interior represented the most dangerous part of the mission, and Carlisle refused to gamble with the lives of his warriors.
