I updated chapter 26 a bit. Nothing big, I just had Adrian tell Claire his name so that this would make sense! :) Please review! :D
**Amelie**
I am going through papers at my desk when my secretary buzzes me. Sighing, I push the button to respond.
"Yes?" I ask, my voice glacier cool.
"Claire Danvers is here to see you ma'am." Claire? What on earth could she want now? I had just finished dealing with her. But that girl was persistent and I knew she would not go away until I admitted her.
"Let her in."
"Yes ma'am." She replies a second before the door swings open.
"Claire, I had been hoping not to see you the rest of the day," I say making sure to put disapproval in my voice, she doesn't flinch from my hard tone. My, my, this must be important. "What is the trouble now?"
"I may have run into someone who knows Shane's plans."
"May have?" I ask, raising an eyebrow.
"I won't tell you who unless you promise me some things that they asked."
"And who says that you are in a position to make demands? We have ways to make Shane talk."
"But do you honestly think he will ever talk?"
"It will be difficult, but we can be quite persuasive." I say with a not so nice smile.
"I don't doubt it," Claire replies looking grim. "But are you sure you don't want to take the easy route? This guy is willing to talk you just have to agree not to hurt him or his family. Shane forced them into this, they did nothing wrong. They want to leave Morganville without punishment."
"They had better have some pretty good information. Alright, I promise that if I think what they have to offer is important and pertinent, that I will agree to their demands. Who is it?" Claire takes a deep breath; apparently I was not going to like this.
"Adrian."
"Then I do not agree." I say, turning cold.
"What!" Claire says, mouth gaping open before she slams it shut. "He said that something happened between you two and that you were mad at him but he also said that was centuries ago! What could he have done that was so bad?"
"He betrayed me. I will never forgive him. If that is all you may leave." I say turning back to my papers.
"But—"Claire begins to protest, her voice filled with frustration.
"I said leave," My voice laced with barely held icy power. I see her flinch but she doesn't budge. "Now or you will regret the consequences." I practically roar. Finally, I see Claire turn to leave, but I know she'll be back. That girl never gave up.
"Ma'am! Founder!" My secretary says as she bursts into the room. "It's Shane Collins he's escaped!"
"Are you sure you don't want to know his plans now?" Claire asks after the panic leaves her face, turning towards me, arms crossed and looking smug.
"Get him here. Now."