Marcus' office is just as intimidating as he is. Its dark, only a few lamps illuminating soft light from the corners of the room. The main source of light comes from the large window behind the mahogany wood desk. The moonlight spills into the room, casting even more ominous shadows throughout the room. The most intimidating shadow, though, is Aspen who sulks in the corner of the room. Watching me.
In fact, they were all watching me as I stepped cautiously through the door. Marcus and Evaline stand behind the desk, looking at me with anticipation. Jerak and Robert looked eager to get this over with and Leon stood so close behind me I could feel heat radiating off of him, casting over me. Focus.
Aspen is the first to speak, "Welcome, hunter."
I have to stifle a humorless laugh. I never
