Hunter finally woke up, the daylight outside the cave now bright.
"Alina..." He called weakly, his eyes still somewhat unfocused.
I quickly bent down to check on him, pleasantly surprised to see some color returning to his face.
"Hunter, how are you feeling?" I asked with concern.
"I... I'm still alive?" He touched his abdomen incredulously, finding it fully healed except for a scar.
I nodded and smiled, saying, "You should thank yourself."
"You took the bullet out. Otherwise, even my powers would have been useless. Honestly, for a human, you're incredibly strong."
Hunter was momentarily stunned, then smiled and shook his head. "I had no choice. I couldn't let my life end here..."
As he spoke, his expression darkened, as if recalling something.
I hesitated but then asked, "By the
