Chapter 40

Hunter flashed her a grin before planting a peck on the top of her head. "That's my girl." When he finished saying that, Claire's heart skipped a beat, and her wolf purred with joy because it meant that he was pleased with them. The events of the night of the party and the chain of events that led to my kidnapping began to flood her mind at that point.

Claire ignored that for the time being because she had a more important question to ask. She looked him in the eyes. "Was it you who tracked me down?" And did you murder him?" She hoped he had, but she also hoped Vladimir was still alive because she wanted to kill him.

The features of Hunter became more angular and rugged. "You're right, it was I who came across you." He sighed heavily after looking away for a beat. "And no, he escaped, but I'm sure he'll return, this time with reinforcements."

Claire recalled the room that she had discovered and thought about it. "I'm guessing so. He is extremely intent on exacting