Chapter 0424



"My escort?"

"He wants to keep a specific eye on you. Not my choice, but I do not get a say in the matter."

"Who?" I ask quietly, already fearing the answer.

"The Hunter. So I suggest..."

"I do everything he asks and answer his questions." I answer quickly

He nods. "You will be over in the gardens today, checking the fruits and veg and doing some weeding."

"I can do that." Though I wasn't quite sure how I will feel with Abraxas breathing down my neck.

"Here," Mum holds out a paper bag for me. "I made you some lunch."

"You didn't...."

"I know. I will see you later."

A new feeling was bubbling up inside of me and I was certain I was going to cry again but not from anger or sadness. From something else entirely "Thanks." I whisper, but she had already turned away.

his temples. "So you didn't try to run then? I was counting

you would have another reason to

does seem like you are catching

glare at me. Abraxas nods to

holds her hand

The one that was stripped

we get

Surprisingly, Abraxas doesn't follow

me

crops. He

end, watching me

made me even more

at

but

Maddie mutters from my side. "He is just here to keep an

his life and I know he wants

know. Just the fact that you are even here means you are

"Are you okay?"

thinks it's too early for me to be doing this, but I had to. I can't stay inside

"Too early?"

her shirt high enough

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