Unknown Touch by Gina Marie Long Page A

the place. Log cabins were so rustic and old fashioned looking, yet this was built in modern times. Absolutely gorgeous and well taken cared for and meticulously cleaned. I would be sure to give out the appropriate compliments later. I walked out the back sliding glass door onto a huge balcony that overlooked Kentucky Lake. I spied a tiny hiking trail leading down to the boat dock and further over, an actual road that went right to the water's edge for boat access. Even from my distant vantage point, I could still tell that the water was sparkling clean, glittering as the noon sun reflected off it.
    We walked back to the main building of the resort and found the cafeteria. Several others were gathered to eat some lunch. A young woman approached us and said, "My name is Rebecca. I'm Daniel's sister as most of you know. But, Kara, I'm glad to meet you for the first time."
    "Hi," was all I managed to squeak out.
    "We figured it would be best to get lunch out of the way then head back to the conference room. That way we will have privacy for our business discussions and be able to talk more freely." Rebecca nodded as she looked around the cafeteria, indicating there were regular people staying at the resort that should not hear our conversations. I'm glad she clued me in to that fact, otherwise I was ready to jump into werewolf questions again. I could just picture the visitors sitting at the table, turning to look at me as if I'd gone completely loony tunes.
    I saw Daniel sitting at a nearby table with others, also eating his lunch. Obviously the tables were only so big and I couldn't expect him to be joining us if there wasn't any room at our table. Because I was staring at him so long, it must have caught his attention, and we smiled at each other. I continued eating my lunch, having idle chatter with the gang. Finally everyone was done in the cafeteria and the time couldn't have come soon enough for me. Everyone proceeded to the conference room, ready to delve into some deep discussion.
    Someone had arranged the tables in a large circle to make it easier for everyone to hear and see. There were the five of us, The Liaison, sitting directly next to one another at the table. Across from our group, sat the werewolves. I had to keep reminding myself of that. They were werewolves. They looked so normal. It was disturbing if you thought about it too much. I counted nine, just like Eli had estimated. They all looked about the same age, mid twenties and early thirties. I noted that none looked weak or fragile, not even the women. I sensed their power, cunning and confidence.
    Daniel had seated himself slightly apart from the rest of the wolves. I believe this was to draw attention to himself as he was going to be the main speaker. He began, "We all know and understand why we are here today. Obviously, if Eli's team, The Liaison, have arrived it is because we cannot control one of our own. If Stephen can be saved from the dark side then we must allow them to step in and try. We also agree that if Stephen is too far lost into evil ways, he must be destroyed. As it stands now, his existence threatens our very own and that of humans as well.
    "The reason for this meeting is clear but I suppose we should spend a little time with proper introductions. Many in this room are complete strangers. Every single being in here has not met one another yet. Some of you have briefly talked with Eli, Dominic, Zac or Tessa during their previous trips. Get this in your head - it is of vital importance, perhaps even for an individual's survival, that a sentiment of trust and honesty be created amongst us. We are all friends. Comrades striving for the same goal. The Liaison was formed to help neutralize violent situations in as non-violent way as possible. They have discovered a type of mind control persuasion, a way of manipulating emotions and can influence behaviors. We hope this method can be used on Stephen, without his knowledge for best results.