Chapter 141: how do we get her
"So, how do we get her?" Rhea asked the obvious question, her voice sharp, cutting through the silence. "Tila’s not gonna just walk into the Haven with a smile."
Kael’s hazel eyes flicked to her, his grin confident but measured.
"I talked to Lila about that. She gave me the location where they’re staying. We go in, snatch Tila, and Lila will play along—act like she’s knocked out after she takes on your attacks to avoid suspicion. Tila’s the stronger one, so we need to be quick and get this on her." He reached into his pocket, pulling out two power-suppressing collars, their sleek metal surfaces glinting ominously.
He handed one to each of them.
"Whoever gets the chance, snap it on her. Doesn’t matter who, unless you want to make it a competition." Kael looked at them excited but they didn’t return the emotion.
Rhea turned the collar over in her hands, her amber eyes narrowing. "Why not hit them at night? Sneak in while she’s sleeping, less chance of a fight. No one around to mess things up."
Kael shook his head, his voice firm. "Tila’s powers are shadow-based. Shadows are weakest at noon—less for her to manipulate. We need to move fast, hit them today when the sun’s high."
Freya’s lips pressed into a thin line, her blue eyes flashing with disapproval.
"I don’t like how you’re making all these calls without us, Kael," she said, her voice calm but pointed, her sapphire necklace swaying as she leaned forward.
"We’re a team now. You can’t just go off, talk to Lila, and plan everything without a word. I know you make snap decisions, but you’re gonna get yourself hurt one day. At least tell us so we can cover you or come searching for you if it’s a trap."
Kael’s hazel eyes widened, a flicker of surprise crossing his face.