Chapter 45

He had idea about Evan's comment, though, and left his shoes deep in the forest. His feet weren't as calloused as they used to be, but the tougher his opponent, the less probability he could manage to pay for to give.

He stood over the male who had slumped, his eyes and chin low. “You obtained me frightened there,” he said quietly. “I don't choose to bite out your throat, Hedin, but I'll do it if I have to.”

The male shook his head, his chest still heaving. “There's no need,” he growled, then spat a mouthful of blood on the ground, wiping his mouth with the lower back of his hand. “I can not provide you a free pass because the wolves above me might not see you if I do. But more of them are rooting for you than you would possibly think,” he stated quietly, his eyes sliding up to make certain Gabriel was paying attention earlier than he lower back them to the ground.

“That's reassuring,” Gabriel replied, watching him closely. “The questi