[Stranger]

Nikolai’s POV

“Are you judging me?” She stares right back at me when I don't respond, just frozen in place. It’s unladylike to hunt, women from respected, and noble homes don’t hunt neither where those considered less noble.

“I know what you must be thinking but I’m not of Royal or noble blood and certainly don’t belong to a family.” She says plopping to a chair.

Is this some trick? Nothing is coincidental. My head wants me to be strict but my heart wants to believe all she says, and provide a shield.

“You have to be honest with me. I need to know your family, friends or where...