Chapter Sixteen Precaution Atty, Fortune, and three other Mutah hunters, along with a select handful of Yulen’s soldiers, scoured the forest for any signs the Bloods might have Alta Novis under surveillance, but no evidence was found. Neither did any of the Mutah feel the presence of the creatures. Still, after rethinking his original intent, Yulen decided to go ahead and let the other Battle Lords know of the possible threat. “Tomorrow, when we gather for the first time,” he told his wife as he nuzzled a velvety earlobe. They were standing under a bright red canopy and watching a group of four Mutah musicians perform from an impromptu stage. Apparently the foursome’s tunes were becoming quite popular, as there wasn’t a single seat available, and the area was ringed with those having t

