Chapter 187. Hunting the Hunters
As Leo sat down on his sleek black horse, the morning sun filtered through the dense trees of the Deltou Colossale Forest, illuminating him in patches. His dark cloak fluttered lightly in the breeze, the black neck mask hanging loosely around his throat, ready to be pulled up, and his voltsteel knuckle gloves glinted faintly, catching the light.
His crimson eyes were sharp as he scanned the edge of the forest, rolling his shoulders and cracking his neck.
He looked at Lucian, who was sitting on his own horse with a determined, shadowed expression on his face from his matching cloak and neck mask, and asked, "Ready to move?"
Unaware of the danger pursuing her, Velmera mounted her horse and Lucian’s gray eyes darted toward her in the distance. He mumbled, "I’m ready," as his jaw tensed. "Let’s keep her safe."
Leo leaned in and whispered calmly but firmly. "Avoid drawing attention to your kills. by the way, You can kill, right?
Lucian’s eyes hardened and his lips quirked into a dry, humorless laugh. His voice was firm but low as he said, "I’ll do whatever it takes." He didn’t say anything more before pushing his horse into a trot and disappearing into the shadowy depths of the forest.
With her violet eyes sparkling with a mixture of amusement, Erin rode up on her horse, her silver-white robe flowing like soft moonlight, and her white neck mask tucked under her chin.
"He really seems like your real little brother, Reo, doing anything to save his loved one," she said, her tone teasing but warm. "Tell me, was he your lost brother in your past life too? You both act so alike, though he’s softer than you."
As he adjusted his cloak, Leo’s eyes narrowed and a glimmer of irritation passed across his face. "Enough with the family talk, Erin. Did you get Adrian on board?"