~ ZEV ~
An hour later, Zev was more confident, but still uneasy. The Chimera had heard his call, and eventually given themselves to it. When he called for them to stand, they did so with bodies and voices, popping up one by one to tilt their heads and howl and call, calling to each other, urging the other clans to come alongside.
But there had still been murmurs. There were still sidelong glances, and fearful eyes.
Zev knew he couldn't expect to bring every mind and heart with him—especially given what some of them had lost. Their fear was understandable. But he needed them to work with him, and believe the picture he painted as they moved from inspiration, to action.
Bringing the Alphas alongside to describe their plans, he had given them the picture of the City, now inhabited again, prepared for the return of females, and ready to face humanity at arms.
