Bounty On Leo's Information

Leo studied the group standing over them, his sharp gaze scanning their faces. He quickly recognized some of them.

They were the same beastkin they had encountered the previous day. His fingers instinctively curled against the wooden table.

This wasn't just a random encounter.

They had come here for something.

Leo turned his head slightly, catching Tatiana's expression. She was calm, unreadable, but the flicker in her crimson eyes told him she was thinking the same thing.

He exhaled, pushing his chair back as he stood up. If these guys were here to pick a fight, he'd rather deal with it now than later.

But before he could say anything, something unexpected happened.

The leader of the beastkin group—a broad-shouldered feline with dark stripes along his arms—bowed his head deeply.

Leo blinked, stunned into momentary silence.

The others followed suit, lowering themselves into a respectful bow.