Madeline’s POV The man standing in front of me watched me like I was some strange creature he had never seen before. His eyes were sharp, calculating, and the weapon in his hand made my stomach twist in fear. “Explain something to me,” he said slowly. “What business do you have with the Adorni werewolf hunters?” My throat tightened, as I wondered who Madeline really was and why she would be involved with a group of werewolf hunters. But I swallowed hard and forced myself to stay calm, even though my heart was racing wildly in my chest. “I… I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I said quietly. The stranger's eyes narrowed and the air inside the small wooden hut suddenly felt suffocating. He stepped closer, each step more intimidating than the last as the wooden floor creaked ben

