The cafeteria was almost vacant. And the moment Sush stood, Greg and the others followed suit, which was when Ella said, “Boss, we have a report from the kingdom.” It was practically code for “we have information about the hunters that we cannot say in front of the hunters”.

His hand instinctively went to Sush’s lower back again in a light graze, murmuring “see you later” into her ear and sank back into his seat as Sush, Hazel, and Amara left them to it. Vix and Baxter came and slid into the empty seats, and their group link began.

Jade started, ‘Boss, the defense ministry knows we’re hacking.’

Greg’s gaze...