The Swamp Monster

"Let’s break, gentlemen." The words scrape past my teeth, carrying the vibrating rumble of Bishop’s rising fury. "Take some time for lunch, tend to your pack business, whatever you need. We will reconvene later this afternoon."

I do not wait for a response from the Ancients. I shove my chair back, the heavy legs scraping against the floorboards, and storm out of the conference room. Behind me, th