While it's still a bright day, there are so many places for a person to hide. For Kieran to hide.
"He isn't here, Cassia." Lucian's voice is gentle. He doesn't appear the least bit concerned about Kieran surprising us as he continues in the direction we were heading in before I stopped him with my kiss.
I don't stop searching the forest because I have good reason to keep my eyes open. Lucian doesn't know Kieran, but I do, and I know he's a threat to both of us. "Maybe not this time, but he will come after me. Probably any minute now."
"Doubt it'll be as soon as you think."
Since Lucian sounds so confident, I stop scanning the forest long enough to focus on him. "What makes you so sure?"