Aldric Disgusted Her

What had she done so wrong in her previous life to deserve this fate? Islinda wondered as her heart hammered in her chest while she dashed through the forest. 

And where were the damn hunters when she needed one?! Bernard had been so determined to catch the Fae that had once lived in the cottage that she assumed he would be here. While Islinda hated his arrogant ass, she would give anything in the world to have him rescue her. 

Eli, no Aldric - she would have to get used to the name - might be strong but he could not fight against several experienced hunters with weapons that can kill Fae. Bernard and the others came prepared that day to hunt Valerie, now she wanted them to finish off Aldric instead. 

However, Islinda screamed and halted to a stop when she spotted Aldric paces away from her. He was standing in her way. The gods save her, how did he get here so quickly? The last she had seen him, the trickster was chasing her, and now he was at the front?