6
Maddox
I rubbed her back with my hands, my gaze scanning the surrounding land for any sign of my prey, but I knew it was too late. I knew now who had approached her and my hands fisted. Neron. He’d be long gone by now. He was born and raised a Hunter of Everis, just as I was. The fact that he’d gotten so close to my mate before I could reach her made my heart rise into my throat until I felt as if I would choke on the damn thing. I’d never felt this sensation before, and was not happy to feel it now.
Fear. I’d not tasted it since Maddie had gone missing, and the bitter tang did not sit well on my tongue.
What technology had Neron acquired that blocked my retinal scanner? Had he somehow acquired a Hunter’s Cloak after his escape from prison? The suits were very valuable and extremely
