Lydia turned to the other two. “I love that kid. Completely discredited the whole show.”

“How did it get out? Why would the producers allow that on the web?” Galina asked.

Lydia and Tanya shared a glance. “Omega,” they said in unison.

“Yes,” a male voice said from the ceiling speakers.

“I thought you didn’t allow pictures of your father?” Lydia asked.

“His name is never mentioned. Any comment that suggests he might be The Warlock is deleted. I track all views and follow up anyone who attempts a screenshot of the video.”

“And you kept it online despite all that work, why?” Tanya asked.

“It is as Lydia said. It discredits the show and, by association, any similar shows that attempt to demonize vampires.”

“That’s what our computer does,” Tanya said to Galina. Lydia shot her a mildly surprised look.

“Well, it won’t help us with Senka, as the meeting will be held far from technology, likely with magical screening to prevent electronic monitoring,” Galina said. “We have to present testimony that bolsters her approach. It has to show how allowing you two free rein has helped protect the Coven, not threatened it.”

“Tall order. The Vorsook threaten everything. The Queens of Fairie threaten Earth as well,” Tanya said.

“True, but did those threats appear on their own or were they drawn to us by activities you and your Chosen instigated?”

Tanya opened her mouth to protest, but stopped, realizing what her mother was getting at.

“So, what next? Brainstorming?” she asked.

“Brainstorming,” Galina agreed. “And by all means, use as much computer power as possible while we still can.”

“Omega?” Lydia asked.

“I will, of course, be at your service.”

The smallest vampire gave Tanya a smirk, but Tanya just nodded. Misgivings aside, having the most powerful computing system on Earth helping couldn’t hurt.

Chapter 6

“Kurt, whatcha doing?” Declan asked the young man who was sprawled on the floor outside Declan’s room, sniffing the bottom of the door.

“There’s a vampire in there. A female one,” the kid accused, face almost snarling.

“Yup. Not really polite to stick your snout under other people’s doors, you know.”

The kid frowned angrily. “What are you doing with a vampire in your room?”

“None of your business.”

“Does your girlfriend know?” the young werewolf asked, suspicious.

“Does his girlfriend know what?” another, much deeper voice asked. Declan and Kurt turned to find a giant standing in the hallway, frowning at both of them.

“He has a female vampire hidden in his room,” Kurt said.

The black-bearded giant turned to Declan, who looked back at him calmly. “That true, Deuceland?”

“In the interests of keeping you from shoving your snout under my door too, Smell Hood, then yes.”

“Does your wolf mate know?” Dellwood asked.