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.

rubbing his temples. "So

have another reason to kill me?" I

are catching on. Let's

on. They all look up and glare at me. Abraxas nods to

glove she holds her

the woman they talked about. The one

Shall we get

Surprisingly, Abraxas doesn't follow

me

the crops.

end, watching

made me even more

at

but

Maddie mutters from my side. "He

and I know he wants to kill me. But I'm

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

"Are you okay?"

it's too early for me to be doing this,

"Too early?"

lifts her shirt high enough to

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