Nikola's POV
"…with this in mind, the next phase of our plan should be in motion. The arrival of the Kurupira was a distraction at best but I'm sure my sister could illuminate it that for you," my brother said from in front of the conference room. I was too busy staring out of the floor-length windows onto the emerald lake outside.
Last night was almost perfect. I just wish I wasn't lying to everyone I loved.
"Nikola? Care to weigh in on this?" Lee asked me directly.
"I – um *throat clearing* Claúdio is easing into the Mpande pride, but I have yet to see him engage with any significant plans," I rattled off. Truth be told I hadn't been keeping that attentive of an eye on the Brazilian of late.
"Actually, I have seen our new arrival exchanging a few secret words with warriors in patches as well as with a certain princess," Zane admitted from across the table.
