The nice Derek at the front frowns and glances at Nathanial, who's seated in the front row, but off to the side. A couple of the elders lean into each other's ears. I wish I hadn't spoken, but now that I have, I will make sure they hear me.
I'm grateful when Chase stands next to me, holding my hand. I hear someone whisper, "They're bonded? "
Derek clears his throat. "Kate, we aren't suggesting we march into the middle of a Gathering and try to take down the entire structure in one night. We're looking for an opportunity to intercept this coven before they get there."
"Do you understand that they do things in the days leading up to the Gathering, though? Things that increase their power?"
"Like what?"
