Dwayne and Dean were still waiting for them when they returned to the woods. They wanted to confirm Brody was staying at the Hub and would also check up on him. More than likely so they could keep tabs on him. The brothers seemed to have settled into this hunter's lifestyle now. Whatever made them happy after being kicked out of a pack, it didn't harm type 2 rogues, and if they were so skilled, it kept type 1's from causing chaos where they went.
"Do you live nearby?" Esme asked, though rogues who weren't well acquainted never asked such a question for fear of causing a fight. If they had one, their homes were sacred, and their locations were only for those they trusted. She didn't care if they answered her, and they wouldn't fight her; Dwayne wouldn't because they were on friendly terms, and Dean most likely didn't want to hurt his pride even more.
Don't worry our lovely Gabriel will be making an appearance in the next chapter.
Speaking of which, I am currently writing about Esme and Gabriel in HUNTED volume 2 now. Hopefully I won't mix up the timelines :-S
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