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“Not possible,” Jacob bit out. “We would have heard something. ”
“Not if he knew what he was doing. ” She shrugged then frowned again as she pulled a large eagle feather from where it caught between branches.
She stared up at the tree carefully, looking for a nest, or any sign of a bird that could have been disturbed. There was something different about the feather that she couldn’t entirely place. Shrugging, she tucked it into her back pocket as Jacob swung up into the tree in front of her.
He quickly found the areas where the bark had been skinned back, the evidence of metal prongs having been used.
“I’ll be damned,” he bit out as he raised his eyes slowly to her. “How did you figure it out?”
She arched a single brow coolly. “Liaisons have to think sneaky. Often. Alphas just power in. If you’re dealing with Coyotes here, then they are the smartest ones I’ve ever heard of. ”
“Liaisons can be smartasses, too,” he growled.
Faith licked her lips and lowered her eyes as she mimicked a pouty kiss.
“You can kiss my smart ass, Jacob. Your equipment isn’t malfunctioning, your security setup is. ”
“And how do you suggest I fix it, Ms. Liaison?” he sniped. “We’re in the middle of a freaking jungle. Besides, I just want advance warning, not a major alarm system. ”
“What you’re likely to get is one of your Enforcers killed,” she hissed. “They are using the trees, Jacob. And they’ve breached your defenses once. What if they figure out where the alarms are, now that they know there are alarms?”
“You think I am not considering this?” he asked her impatiently as he stood to his full height, towering over her as he stepped closer. “You think I have fought these bastards for six years without learning anything, Faith?”
“Well, evidently you didn’t learn anything about using the trees for cover, or you would have thought about it,” she retorted. “I’ve been out here half an hour and I figured it out. ”
“What does this make you, a damned cat?” he growled, his voice rumbling now.
“What is this thing you have against cats, Jacob?” She rolled her eyes mockingly. “Learn from them. Felines can be your friends, baby. ”
She heard a round of snickers below. Evidently Jacob did too, if the volcanic look on his face was anything to go by.
“Styx, he who laughs hardest can spend his night in the damned trees waiting on the bastards,” he bit out coldly. “Get some rest and see if you can’t make like a cat tonight. ”
Faith glanced down at the huge redhead. If a wolf could pout, then he was doing a fair imitation of it if his expression was anything to go by.
“Hell, boss. She’s cute. You can’t blame us. ” Stygian was openly laughing now. “Has you by your balls and you know it. ”
“Want to join Styx tonight, Stygian?” Jacob snapped, his eyes still on Faith.
Faith restrained her own grin as Stygian immediately cleared his expression.
“No way, boss,” he answered quickly. “Never did care much for the feline way. Keep my feet on the ground if it’s all the same to you. ”
“What is it with you people and the Felines?” she asked with exa
ggerated patience. “They are really very nice people, you know. ”
“And you would know this how?” Jacob snarled.
Faith’s eyes widened. “I keep telling you, mate. ” She spoke clearly, hoping he would understand this time. “I am Liaison to the Pack between all informers. This includes members of the Feline Breeds. I deal directly with their Liaison, Tanner. ”
A real growl erupted from his throat now.
“Don’t you start, Jacob,” she warned him firmly. “There is nothing at all wrong with Tanner. ”
“He’s a pervert,” he snarled. “His mating affirms this. You have no reason to be around this person. ”
“He has a perfectly nice mate. She gave birth to twins last year. Perfectly adorable babies. ” She crossed her arms over her chest and narrowed her eyes. “Has a Wolfe Breed sired a child yet? Not that I’ve heard of.
