Chapter １１

"How are the discussions with the Assembly going?" Nancy inquired.

Carl shook his head and moaned. "I'm afraid it's not looking well. Even after months of discussions, the witches and Lycans are still apprehensive of each other. And the magicians have gone quiet, so neither side believes there is anything to be concerned about."

"I'll speak to Fay," Barbie responded, referring to her aunt, who was also the leader of her own Pretoria coven. "We need to make some headway in these negotiations." Hopefully, the abduction of Carl will be sufficient motivation to get things going toward a true solution."

"Right," Carl said. "Now, let's get down to business," he said to Rickey. "Rickey, you mentioned working on a strategy to beef up our security forces?"

"Yes, I intended to conduct additional recruiting drives." I'm sure there are many Lycans in other clans who would be prepared to move..."