“You can refund the packs that paid for those shipments and never received them,” I said. “You can settle the debts created by the failed deliveries, replace what Silver Hollow can replace, and use whatever remains to stabilize the pack.” Jason's gaze remained fixed on me. “Every affected pack,” I said. I paused before adding, “Except North Ridge.” His expression changed immediately. That was the part he understood. Conrad had made the mistake of believing that everything he had taken or destroyed still belonged to Silver Hollow. I intended to change that. Jason leaned back and folded his arms across his chest. “You're willing to spend a fortune on goods that are already gone.” I smiled. “I'm willing to spend money to acquire the claims attached to them.” There was a difference, a

