Chapter Twelve
Idris watched Darlene leave, a lump forming in his throat. He turned back to look at Maria, still sitting behind the desk, her expression unreadable.
“How come you didn’t tell me you were one of us?”
“Why would I tell you? I would have to admit that I am an Exsul. It isn’t as if you’d treat me with any respect because of it. Do the packs know that Darlene knows about them?”
He paused. “No.”
“They’ll be furious when they do, you know that, right? Especially because you didn’t relocate or Change her. You’ll be threatened with Exsul status by Lucian’s wife.”
“You’re telling me things I already know.”
Her eyes flashed. “You have Darlene wrapped up in things she shouldn’t be wrapped up in. Now she knows about us and vampires and whatever else is going on.”
“Did Lucian tel
