Meni, despite his usual wariness, did not hesitate for long before finally giving a nod of agreement to the king's demand. His decision was met with an approving murmur from the rest of the hunters, who had been waiting for someone to step up and take charge of the situation. From what had been explained, it seemed to be nothing more than a simple escort mission—an opportunity to guard the king on his journey to a scheduled meeting. The way it had been framed made it sound easy, straightforward, and without unnecessary complications.
But Nate wasn't convinced. He had been through enough by now to know that things were never as simple as they first appeared, especially when it involved someone as high up as a king. There was always a hidden layer beneath the surface, an angle that hadn't been revealed, and something about the whole situation felt off.
