Nikolai fought the temptation to tail Angelo's car, driving instead to where he was needed. With the assassin's choice of clothes that morning, there was no doubt that he would be joining him shortly.
As soon as he sat down in the unfamiliar office, Fallon made an appearance by his side, arm still in a cast.
Nikolai didn't bring the injury up; the option for the injured to take as long as they needed off had been offered, and the Alpha had turned it down multiple times. The injury also didn't affect his efficiency, so Nikolai would respect his wishes.
"Word just came in," The Alpha went right to his report, "The High Council blew up the casino a second time."
Nikolai's jaw clenched, "It's already wrecked, what do they hope to achieve?"
"Your attention," Fallon replied bluntly, "And hopefully your reaction."
Nikolai was unimpressed, "You'd think they would seize the chance they've gotten."
