“Shifters are rare. I haven"t even heard of one in years.” “I know.” He exhaled. “It isn"t just the images. I got… more. That woman needs help.” “Whoever that man is, the one you think is one of us, he isn"t a prisoner.” Alaric said. “I know.” Alaric moved to the couch and sat slowly. “And if they"re using someone with abilities to condition people…” He trailed off, not even wanting to consider what that could mean. “I know.” Riley sank into the chair, hands on his knees. “And who were the men in that small room, and how do they relate to the rest. What was that map showing? This is ridiculous.” His agitation was clear. “You said it was 8th Battalion.” Alaric said, attempting to direct his energy in a more productive way. “Yeah, I got the impression that the men were 8th Battalion,

