Kramisha saw Raphael teaching Reiko's scent to the other Raven Mockers.
the party continues inside. But outside, the discussion is tense. Kuri, Reiko, Kramisha, Edward, Kurda, and Larten debate as Jacob tries to follow. Quil and Embry are nearby, on guard.
"How long?" Edward asked.
"They'll be here in four days." Kramisha said.
"This could turn into a blood bath." Larten said.
"Who's behind it?" Edward asked.
"I didn't see anyone I recognize. Maybe one..." Kramisha said.
"I know his face. He's local, Riley Biers." Edward catches Reiko's eye as she recognizes the name, shaken. "He didn't start this."
"Whoever did is staying out of the action." Kramisha said.
"They must be playing with the blind spots in your vision." Larten said.
"Either way, the army is coming... ... and there aren't enough of us to protect the town." Kurda said.
"Hold up. What damn army?" Jacob said. Kuri held his hand. He was about to explode.
Larten and Edward shared a look. Edward shook his head no, but Larten decided differently.
"Newborns. Our kind." Larten said.
"What are they after?" Embry asked.
"They were passing around Reiko's scent. A purple blouse.
"They're after Reiko?
"What the hell does this mean?" Jacob said.
"It means an ugly fight. With lives lost." Larten said.
The weight of it lands on all of them. Beat. Jacob shared a sober look with Embry and Quil and Kuri. An imperceptible nod.
"Alright... We're in." Jacob said.
"No. You'll get yourselves killed, no way. " Reiko said.
"I wasn't asking for permission." Jacob said.
"Edward." Reiko said.
"It means more protection for you." Jacob said. "I want to protect my imprint's sister."
"Jacob." Kuri said.
"Do you believe Sam will agree to... an understanding?" Larten asked.
"As long as we get to kill some vampires." Jacob said.
"Kurda?" Larten asked.
"They'll give us the numbers. And the newborns won't know they even exist. That'll give us an edge." Kurda said.
"We'll need to coordinate." Larten siad.
"Larten, they'll gonna get hurt." Reiko said.
"We'll all need some training. Fighting newborns requires knowledge that Kurda has. You're welcome to join us. Alright." Larten said.
"Name the time and place." Jacob said.