#Chapter 170: Prejudice

Jack He snuck away from the cabin, taking a twisting path between the trees. When he was sure he was alone, and too far from the house to be overheard, he dialed the number and brought his phone to his ear. It rang only twice before a low voice drifted through the speaker. “Jack,” Freddy said, a slight sneer to his voice. “Camping, I see.” Jack sighed. He knew his cousin was probably tailing them, but he hadn’t been sure. He was hoping their roundabout drive managed to confuse him, but apparently not. “So, Celeste is home safe and sound.” Freddy chuckled. “For now, anyway. She caused quite the stir at the Crescent compound from what I hear.” “What do you want?” Jack growled. “You know what I want, Jack,” Freddy answered, his tone dangerous. “I want your sister.” Jack weighed his options. There was no way he was giving up his sister, but he couldn’t have his cousins raiding this place, either. “The Crescent wolves declared war,” Jack hedged. “We might need her.” “Is that so?”