This isn't my first Rodeo

"Alexa!" Tommy exclaimed as he burst into the house, the gun clutched tightly in his hand. His eyes darted frantically around the room, desperately searching for any clue that she had been there.

His heart pounded in his chest, fear gnawing at him as he imagined the terrible things that could have befallen her. He couldn't bear the thought of her in danger, and he vowed to do whatever it took to find her and keep her safe.

"Alexa!" He called out again, this time louder than before.

"Alexa!"

Raven, with a subtle nod of her head, silently communicated her orders to the hunter nearby.

Without a moment's hesitation, the hunter swiftly pulled out a gleaming knife from his belt and delivered a precise, forceful blow to the back of the deputy sheriff's head, causing him to slump unconscious onto the nearby couch.

"Oh relax Dante, we both know we can't reveal our secrets to him," She chuckled noticing Dante's disapproving look.

"Lucian isn't here," Dante said ignoring her words, "His scent