Romans & histoires Holden's Hunting Hat

RILEY The sun hadn’t even thought about rising when we were moving again, and just like yesterday, the tension hung between us like a loaded gun waiting for someone to pull the trigger. “I can’t smell anything. Are you sure this isn’t a dead lead?” Ronan’s voice cut through the quiet, low and gravelly, and it was the first time I’d heard him talk since we started the hunt.

It’s a fortress. I adjust my Kevlar beneath my coat. Not because I’m scared—because I know what Holden Sinclair is capable of. And I’m not walking in blind. His limo glides to a stop outside. Polished. Obnoxiously ostentatious. Of course. He emerges with practiced grace, wearing a tailored suit worth more than some people's mortgages. Hair perfect, smile polite. But his eyes? Cold calculation. I nod to Colton, who’s standing nearby disguised as a delivery guy.

he said, practically glowing with excitement. I sighed inwardly, deciding to go along with it. He seemed happy, and I didn’t want to ruin his mood. “Look over there,” He pointed toward a shop that was selling cute trinkets and fluffy hats. I grimaced at the thought since I don’t really like childish things, but Hayden seemed excited, and I hate to burst his bubble. “Do you want to take a look?” He asked, and I nodded, though forced. Inside, Hayden’s eyes sparkled as he grabbed a bunny hat and a pig hat. “Let’s try these on,” he said, and before I could protest, he plopped the bunny hat on my head and the pig hat on his.

“Okay. Lunch. Tomorrow. Here. We’ll save the truck rendezvous for another time. Will one o’clock work?” “Be here with a hard-on.” He pulled her closer and teased her mouth with his until her lips trembled. Then he kissed her soundly and released her. “I’ve gotta hit the road.” At the door he switched out his ball cap for his cowboy hat. He rolled up the cap and stuck it in the inside pocket of his coat. “Hayden was pretty insistent you needed a new hat. I’m glad you liked it.” “I like everything he gives me. He’s thoughtful. Not many kids his age are.”

I’d been picking haphazardly at my food, no longer having an appetite, when I spotted Holden’s warm smile and sparkling eyes. Holden was wearing a stark white polo with the school’s crest embroidered on the front, along with a pair of dark slacks. The slim fitting t-shirt clung to his athletic form, highlighting his narrow waist and muscular arms. He placed his tray on the table beside mine. “Hey, Violet! Just the she-wolf I was looking for. Mind if I sit with you? No worries, it’ll take more than some stern words to scare me off.” “Sure, I don’t mind.” I replied, a bit breathless over the fact that he was actually talking to me again. “I was actually waiting on Olive, but I don’t think she’

Holden instructed and Raven frowned at him in confusion. " Are you indirectly making me the avatar?" She couldn't help but ask. " Am I?" Holden raised a brow at her. " Yeah, except for the black mask stuff, you're actually describing me" " Well, my bad then. That's all, you can leave" Holden replied plainly, resuming his smoking.

He knows the place the back of his hand, just like everyone else who lives in the estate. We dropped of the Lodge to get Hope into a proper shooting attire. “Here, wear this.” I say, putting a cap on her head. “I don’t like wearing hats.” She says. “It will give you protection from the hot brass.” I tell her. “The weather is also starting to get hot, it will keep you cool.”

Their smiles displayed rotted teeth that were so thick with plaque, she questioned if they’d ever seen a tooth brush. The gentleman, on the other hand, wore quality black woolen fabric that was tailored to fit him perfectly. His black, wide brimmed hat was elegant, yet suitable for protection against the sun. His crisp white shirt had ruffles down the front as well as the cuffs of his sleeves. His boots were perfectly polished. There was a familiarity about his mannerism and dress that she couldn’t place, until she spotted the well-oiled holster and gun. He was dressed and carried himself like Aiden. Could he also be a gunslinger?

Then slowly looked at one another. Clayton shrugged first. “Unfortunately.” Helena pressed both hands dramatically against her chest. “I must have saved a divine spirit in my previous life to receive blessings like this.” “You absolutely did not,” Junior muttered. “I heard that.” Laughter spread quietly around the room for the first time in days. Then someone knocked. Boo slipped off AJ’s lap and wandered toward the door while the others barely paid attention. Holden stood there lazily against the doorway completely shirtless, snow still melting slowly across his broad shoulders and chest from the cold outside, one arm braced above his head while Snow and Forrest lingered sleepily behind him

I replied, trying to speak better. “Th… they aren’t rogues. Th… they had black helmets on their heads, an… and they had gloves on their hands.” I described them while trying to remember anything else, discreet about their clothing but it was just a fleeting glance when they hit the car on my side and I looked outside before closing my eyes in fear. “Th… there is a tattoo on .. on his ne.. neck… at th.. the junction… th.. they were hunters.” I told him, gasping furiously in the process.