Lunch consisted of snack platters for over twenty Sires that were currently gathered in the downstairs meeting room. I had numerous business dealings with all of them and at one point I'd bailed a few of them out of sticky situations so that they could retain their Sire status.
“Lucas, only you could pull off a gathering of opposing Sires in peace,” Roger said as we sat around the table.
“I find myself facing a dire situation, which is why I’ve asked all of you here. You are the closest Sires in Illinois, and today I’m going to ask for your help,” I said as I looked at them.
“Lucas, whatever it is, you know I’ve got your back,” Jasper said, and I smiled.
“Yesterday a McIntyre messenger arrived at my doorstep. They’ve lodged a claim forcing me to return one of their members that lef
