It Ain't Easy by Jan Stryvant

Author:Jan Stryvant [Stryvant, Jan]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Fantasy
Published: 2018-09-23T16:00:00+00:00

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"So you haven't been able to find a single Vesti magic user to grab?" Chad asked Jace.

Jace sighed and shook his head. "Red, Gray, and Beck have been watching the place, and no one of any importance has set foot out of their compound at all today."

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah, that Fry guy, the one in charge of the local Sapientia, hooked me up with the head of his security, a wolf named Runner, and he's got pictures and descriptions on everybody. Guy's a bit of an overachiever. He even loaned us a couple of his folks to help with the spotting.

"Well, just who has been going out?"

"Mostly the low rankers and some of the bosses' wives."

"Their wives are still going out?"

Jace nodded. "You think maybe we should grab someone's wife and hold her until the husband comes and bails her out?"

Chad shook his head. "I'm not sure that'll send the kind of message we're looking for here. Keep an eye on things, but let me try something else."

Heading back to the van, Chad pondered his options, then getting his phone out, he called Steven Fry.

"Yes, Chad?"

"Hey, are any of the women in Sapientia friends with any of the women from Vestibulum?"

"We're not going to be party to any kidnappings or reprisals, Chad," Steven warned.

"Actually I was thinking if someone could go out for a get together or lunch tomorrow, or whatever, and just share some gossip over what happened."

"Why?"

"Because we want to see if we can't get some leads on where they're sending their lycans. If we knew how they were going to ship them out of the country, maybe we could stage a reception for them."

"So you're not looking to kidnap or question anyone?"

"Not anymore. I think what happened with us showing up last night and then the raid on the former Gradatim council has them a bit spooked. None of the leadership is setting foot off of the premises, and honestly it's not worth going to war over. But maybe if we're lucky enough and some people have talked to each other about it, maybe a few hints might come up in a casual conversation between girlfriends?"

"Ah, I get your point. I'll talk to my wife and let her handle it. It's kind of late though, so I don't think you'll be getting any kind of a response before tomorrow."

"Well, I'll take whatever I can get. If we can't catch them before they leave, maybe we can have someone there when they show up at least."

"Okay, Chad. I'll do what I can."

Max looked at Chad. "Are you implying that all women are gossips, dear?"

"Everyone gossips, Max. But as you constantly remind me, Dear," Chad said with a smile, "women are just better at everything than men are!"

Max snorted. "Very funny. But I think you might be right. You know what might help those tongues wag even more?"

Chad shook his head.

"If we very obviously left town. You know, moved on to Saint Louis."

Chad smiled and, bending over, he gave Max a kiss, causing her to smile as well.

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