“What are you going to tell him?” Azazel presses urgently.

Alastair pushes a finger to his lips. Everyone stops breathing at once, even the humans present. He then answers the call and presses the speaker so they all can listen in.

“Is it done?” is all his father has to say. Alastair remains silent, prompting his father to continue. “I’ve seen no news on the matter, but I suppose you would have known better than to expose any part of this to the ...