Second Visit

The first thing Mya saw when she walked into the conference room was Hunter. The vampire was pacing the length of the room, her hands buried deep in her pockets and her head down. Mya reached out and took Taylor’s hand. She knew what Hunter was going through. The only difference was that they would bring Gem back, if she had to burn Amber City to the ground, she’d find Gem! Taylor squeezed her hand and smiled reassuringly at Mya. Then let go of her hand and walked to where Amber stood talking with Michelle. Mya walked to Hunter.

“Hunt,” Mya said quietly, she reached out and touched Hunter’s shoulder. “We’ll find her.”

“Yes,” Hunter said. She stared down at Mya. Mya was only an inch or so shorter, but Hunter always had a way of standing taller. “She’s tough and she’s been through so much in her life, she can handle this.” Hunter rubbed her hands over her face and then smiled at Ash who came walking in and held out a cup to her. “Thank you.”

“My pleasure,” Ash said.

Mya smelled the b