Chapter 60. Getting Involved
From the moment Maria woke up from the terrifying nightmare, an unusual feeling settled deep in her chest. Something felt off.
Still sitting on the bed, her mouth felt dry, and a strange thirst nagged at her. With a sigh, she stood up and quietly left her room, heading toward the kitchen to grab a glass of water.
It was the only place she could get a drink at that odd hour of the night. As she descended the staircase, faint voices drifted up from the living room.
Maria froze.
Her curiosity kicked in immediately—who could be up and having a conversation at around 2 a.m.? And what could be so important to discuss at such a late hour?
She tiptoed softly down the remaining stairs, pressing herself close to the wall as she neared the voices. Carefully, she leaned in just enough to hear the conversation clearly.
One voice she immediately recognized: Beta Gilbert. But the second voice was unfamiliar.
"What do you have for me towards Elijah Simons’ plans?" Beta Gilbert asked, his tone filled with urgency and interest.
The unknown man responded calmly, "Firstly, I’d say our plans are progressing well against Elijah. He had an initial date and time he wanted to attack, but since I managed to drop that letter at his office doorstep, he’s been scrambling. He’s changing all his strategies now, and from what I’ve observed, he’s not preparing with his usual focus."
"What do you mean by that?" Gilbert asked, sounding confused.
"I mean he’s planning out of haste," the man replied. "Since receiving that letter, he believes the elders of the pack are still with him. But his actions have become erratic. This isn’t the calm, calculated Elijah we’re used to. Still, he’s not someone to underestimate—he always has a backup plan. That’s why I suggest we prepare more than one strategy too, just in case."