Chapter 122

Emma's POV

"His highness sent you?" Hunter, one of Aurelia's former guards asked with shock on his face. I smirked as I walked towards him, the conversation I had previously heard, playing all over again. It felt good that I was able to catch up to him.

I wanted nothing more than to slap him again just like I did the other day. Aurelia had surrounded herself with not just one but three men. Interesting. I knew that bitch was up to something.

Also the way Hunter was very protective of her. If he had his way, he would also like to think for her. His legs were so quick to step in and defend her and his eyes, the way they glared at me, it was impossible not to notice; this one had a thing for her.

It may be subtle but it sure was there, alright.

"Why are you so surprised?" I asked a question of my own. He squinted his eyes half way and soon gave up when he looked away.

"I thought you were told to take a breather," he said.

"Don't you see me breathing?" I was getting annoyed at how casual