The Runaway {Hunter} (WATTYS 2022)

Chapter 39

Enjoy this soft chapter before I go into a 4 hours class :))
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The two made their way through the busy street. They had landed on the higher end of town, after Tech scrambled the ships number to make it look like a more professional transport vessel. The walkway was painted gold as the people who passed were dressed as professionals in their jobs. For a moment, Cora was uncomfortable in her position. It had finally hit her that she was doing this, and she was starting to feel unsure of it.

Soon, the two made it to the location. A giant building that sat on the hilltop over the city. It's golden exterior shined in the night air as bright lights and loud music could be heard from within. Cora looked to Hunter as they climbed the steps up to the entrance. Many different races walked around them, dancing, drinking and laughing. A guard stopped them before they entered the main event.

"Name." He demanded.

Cora could feel Hunter glance to her under her helmet. Cora stayed calm as she could and held herself high.

"Senator Cora Tane." She said. The guard looked her up and down, before looking to Hunter. "This is my bodyguard." Cora said quickly.

"He stays outside."

Hunter looked at Cora who looked at him. A small part of her wished he could join her, but she nodded to Hunter. He hesitated, but he turned away and walked to the courtyard. The guard stepped aside and let Cora enter. As she walked past the guard, she looked over her shoulder to see Hunter looking her way, keeping an eye on her.

Walking into the busy dance hall, people were drinking and having a good time. Different types of people from all across the galaxy seemed to be here in that moment. Cora picked at the hem of her dress and scanned the room, trying to find Dallbre Rumallr.

"Are you looking for someone?" A man asked behind her.

"No, I'm alright." She said not turning around., her eyes still scanning the crowd.

"Are you sure?" He stepped in front of her and Cora saw who it was. It was the man she was looking for, Dallbre Rumallr.

A smile painted her lips as she looked into his bright green eyes, something the hologram never showed. His skin was pale, his hair dark black, a sinister look was hidden deep in his eyes. Dallbre took her hand and laid a soft kiss to it, making Cora blush. She had to admit, he was a very handsome man. But she tried not to get too attached because of his position in the galaxy.

"What is a beautiful woman like you doing here alone?" He asked bowing to her.

"I've heard of these marvellous parties," she smiled, "I just had to come see for myself."

Dallbre smiled, offering her hand for a dance. Cora hesitated, looking to it. "Just one dance." He whispered. Cora nodded softly and took his hand.

He led her towards the crowd of people slow dancing. Dallbre placed his hand on her lower back making her gasp at his hand on her bare back. He pulled her closer, so they were touching chests, his other hand wrapped around her hand. She looked over his shoulder towards the entrance and she saw Hunter, leaning on one of the pillars looking at her. She quickly looked away and caught the attention of Dallbre.

"You truly are beautiful." He gushed.

Cora blushed again, looking away from him, "You're not too bad yourself."

He smirked and leaned closer to her ear, "I want to show you something." His breathe danced around her face as it sent chills down her spine.

He leaned back, looking at Cora in the eyes. They no longer swayed to the soft music. She nodded, a smile gracing her lips. Dallbre smirked and took her hand, kissing it again, before leading her towards the back of the dance hall. Cora quickly felt scared as she looked back towards Hunter who stood up straight as he watched the Senator be led further from his sight.