Chapter 7. Another Hunter

SAELYNA

Cyran places a finger on his lips when our eyes meet. He doesn’t need to tell me. Even Ima has gone dead silent.

Floorboards creak as whoever it is walks into the house. My palms tingle with anticipation and magic. Cyran is crouched by the doorway, his bow and arrow in place. Nothing moves except the intruder in the kitchen.

Then Camille stumbles into the kitchen and I release a breath.

Cyran frowns upon spotting her. “What are you doing here?” he growls.

Her face flushes on spotting his annoyed expression. “Sorry. Just wanted to say farewell. Quain told me…” She shakes her head and holds my gaze for a while before she grabs me in a bone-crushing hug. “You’re one of the best persons I know, Sae. Please stay safe and strong,” she sobs.

I’ve had my fill of crying for one night so I gently push her away. “Ima,” I say, “Please take care of her.”

Camille nods quickly. I know she will, we brought the panther up together.

I rub Ima’s