The irony of it. Last summer that's exactly what people were saying about the fae. But he's right, of course. The change of leadership in the Islington Nest has been far worse than anyone could have anticipated.

"I know." She sighs, pinching the bridge of her nose. God, she knows. The supernatural community is having to deal with the consequences of Raymond's ascension. Imagine having to negotiate with the man. "The situation is at a breaking point. It won't be long before it's impossible to defuse."

She will do what she can to negotiate peacefully and therefore prevent bloodshed, but there comes a point when that is no longer viable.