"Lake, listen," Caspian said with a hint of desperation. "Asher wants me, if I leave people are going to get hurt."
Lake gaped at that, his eyes never leaving Asher who had slowly started in their direction. "Oh for fuck's sake. If you get hurt, I'm using my bejeweled gun on him." He threatened through gritted teeth, darting down the hallway.
He didn't go too far, just enough to be out of sight before dialing up Jael.
The Beta picked up on a dime, "Lake? Need something?"
Lake was breathless from all the adrenaline as he spoke. "Asher is here-"
"Right," Jael winced audibly, "I sent him back because he seemed out of it like he was coming down with something-"
"Rabies maybe," Lake said angrily, "Why is he going on a rampage and breaking down doors? I'm telling you right now Jael, if Caspian gets hurt, I'll be breaking bones…"