How in the hell had the lion leader figured that out? Jacki. Jacki had apparently pieced together more than Adare had ever realized, and she’d been right earlier. He was now facing a whole new set of problems. It was a smart play on her part, because nobody would care what he had to say about the Ladoni shifters and their faulty product. He’d have to take his revenge on that front later.

Dage straightened. “Jordan? The Realm isn’t involved in any of this.”

Jordan sighed, his topaz eyes going dark. “Three members of the Seven are standing in your conference room, Dage.”

“He didn’t know,” Benny said instantly. “The King has no clue about the Seven.”

Adare barely bit back a wince. If Jordan ever discovered that Garrett Kayrs and Logan Kyllwood were members of the Seven, he’d never believe Dage and Zane were in the dark. War would be declared. Without question.

“Wait a minute,” Zane said quietly. “Let’s talk this out.”

A ruckus sounded from the front door, and Adare stepped into the conference room just as Nick Veis strode inside, accompanied by Simone Brightston.

“Ah, shit,” Dage muttered.

Jordan smiled through the screen. “I felt it necessary to notify the witch and demon nations of this threat to the Realm.”

Zane stood. “I am the demon nation.” He faced Nick directly, his jaw hardening. “Nicolaj?”

Nick nodded, his white-blond hair tied back at the nape. “I’m with you, brother. Always have been and always will be.” He kept his arm around Simone’s waist. “I am getting calls for your head, however. There’s a chance the demon nation will split in two if you decide to align with the Seven and the Realm.”

Simone nodded. “The Coven Nine is holding a special meeting to discuss the matter and take a vote on whether or not we stay in the Realm. I’m flying out in an hour.”

Dage held up both hands, his eyes a dangerous silver. “Several members of my family are mated to witches. You can’t split families apart. Let’s discuss this.”

Jordan cleared his throat. “I’m sorry, old friend. We’ve already had a meeting of the shifter leaders, and the nation is withdrawing from the Realm. The vote of feline, canine, bear, and even our friends on Fire Island was unanimous.” Sorrow darkened the leader’s eyes. “I hope someday things will be different, but my hands are tied right now. Our natural laws must be obeyed, and anyone who fucks with physics and threatens our home can’t be an ally. You’re too entrenched with the Seven, since Ronan and Quade are your family.” He clicked off.

Emotion swept through the room. Dage sat back down, his look one of death.

Nick sighed. “I’ll keep you informed. We have to go now.” He turned and strode out with Simone at his side.