Price of Plots
Sleep had eluded Kardel and Vennel of late—fear proved to be a worrisome bedmate—but the sight of Jar–Tal allayed their frayed nerves. "Greetings, fellow conspirators."
Kardel scanned the area while Vennel hissed his displeasure. "Caution is wisdom's partner, Jar–Tal. You would do well to pay heed. Lukaan has ears in every corner of Sethia."
The Sethian smiled. "Everything is ready for tonight. We will have access to Lukaan when he is most susceptible. Even he has to sleep."
Kardel's amber eyes grew murky with reluctance. "I don't know whether we should do this, Jar–Tal."
"We must! How long before he brings war to us? Our only hope is to stop him before the wars begin anew."
Kardel's ears twitched. They were all afraid. But if he wanted his pups to live a better life,
