HUNTING THE HUNTER
Meet the characters

She’s unlike anyone you’ve ever met—a beautiful enigma with a quiet, almost otherworldly presence. A taxidermist, yes, but her work is far from ordinary. She has a way with animals, a deep, spoken connection that allows her to hear their whispers, to understand them in ways no one else can. She’s fiercely protective, especially against those who kill for sport. Her best friend? A cougar named Tabby, a creature as wild and untamed as her heart. She keeps to herself, but if you’re lucky enough to earn her trust, you’ll see the passion that burns within her—a woman devoted to protecting the innocent, and ready to fight the darkness that threatens them."

Nyx is strong, determined, and committed to his job as a police officer, with his trusty partner, Axe—a wolf who’s always by his side. He hasn’t seen Aslynn since high school, but when she walks back into his life, it’s clear she’s not the same woman he remembers. She needs his help to bring a dangerous poacher to justice, one with far-reaching power. Helping her could cost him everything, but the feelings he’s tried to bury are impossible to ignore. He can’t walk away—not now, not with her in the fight."

This is Tabby. Saved by Aslynn when she was just a cub, she’s grown into a fierce, silent guardian. Living at Nancy’s Nook, most don’t realize she can speak, but her calm demeanor hides a force of nature. A protector of her kind and all animals, she’s a deadly ally when pushed too far. Her one goal? To take down Sweeny. No matter the cost, she will stop at nothing to end his reign of evil. But don’t be fooled—beneath all that tough exterior, Tabby’s got a soft spot for a certain wolf named Axe. She’ll never admit it, of course, but if you catch her eyeing him a little too long or pretending to be completely uninterested when he’s around... well, let’s just say even the fiercest cougar has a weakness. Underestimating her, or her feelings, would be a grave mistake.

What can’t you say about Axe? A decorated police animal, this purebred wolf has saved Nyx more times than he can count. He landed in Nyx's lap as a pup, and since then, they’ve been inseparable. Trained for the job, he’s tough, fast, and has an undying loyalty to Nyx. Axe is all about biting the bad guys—literally. And if you think this badass wolf is all work and no play, think again—he’s got a soft spot for cats. Who knew, right?