Straightening her shoulders, Esther met Scarlett’s gaze. “We’re going after the dagger.” She looked at each of the hunters with her. She had no idea why they’d chosen to be hunters, but not a single one of them looked like they were dissatisfied with their choice. It would be nice to know what that felt like.
“Are you sure?” Malachi’s words were low.
Esther faced him, thinking over his words. “Yeah. I am.” A shiver ran through her. For a moment, she thought it was fear. It had been so long since she’d felt anticipation for anything, that she hadn’t initially recognised it.
Scarlett took a step towards the front door. “I’ll grab weapons.”
They were organised within fifteen minutes and headed towards Elvera’s house, Jesse and Scarlett in the front, Esther and Malachi in the back. She loo
