The investment firm's senior partner wanted a meeting as soon as it was convenient, but essentially I was already legally in control of the investment...accounts Cooper's parents had set up with them, and they would continue to do as they were doing with the investments until the time came I felt I wanted to make changes. I would also need to schedule a meeting with someone named Lloyd McCoy, the CFO of FiberDyne, the startup company that the James' had invested in."That takes care of all the. "Now you're acting exactly the way my husband did at times," Maggie said. I felt the chill run all the way through the cord on the phone. "Your not some play-toy, and we don't treat you like one either. So don't come off feeling like the wounded, prideful Lion Richard. It doesn't suit you."Now I felt foolish, and hoped the additional silence wouldn't make her think I was being stubborn."That's better," she said a moment later, but it was also evident in the smile of her voice that all was. ”I look at him outright quizzically, “That notwithstanding, I’m going to keep doing it anyway, if it keeps saving me, you, or us.”“That’s not what I meant. Sorry. This just keeps getting stranger. All of this.” He is visibly exasperated.“Yeah.”We sit. I’m dizzy. The light flickers on for a moment, but only lingers a few seconds before fluttering away again. We’re sealed in. I shouldn’t think hermetically, but by the looks of that door I’d say that we’re locked down pretty tight. I. Despite his exhaustion after two days of little rest, the Light-Eye resisted all offers to spell him of the near-constant care his mate required. Only the Fox Clan’s spiritual leader held sway sufficient to tear him away from her side and even then only for a short while. Still, he knew he must depart soon and track down the man who attempted to kill her. The Spiritwalker may have perished as a result of his injuries, but Jakal had to see it with his own eyes. No matter what, he would ensure.