Her eyes widened, and before she could make a sound, the man pressed his forefinger on his lips in a gesture, signaling her to stay quiet. Valerie's heart raced as she struggled to comprehend why this person, whom she had known in a completely different context, was now approaching her with such caution.
"Don't make a sound," Hunter said in a hushed tone as he drew closer to her, checking to see if she had suffered any serious injuries. He was dressed in military attire, and his expression was serious and focused.
"I have no idea you are here," he continued, but his eyes were busy looking around the place, studying the layout, and searching for potential threats.
