

Blue Flames
In a world secretly governed by immortals, Elle Sanders, a human headhunter, navigates a perilous path where her unique abilities challenge the established order. When a routine mission entwines her with the powerful, enigmatic Order of Rogue Hunters of America and its ancient, alluring director, Arthur, Elle is drawn into a high-stakes investigation that forces her to confront not only her hidden past but also the very nature of her existence. Can she survive a world that sees her as both prey and pawn, or will the blue flames of her secret consume her?I hated bars. Cigarette smoke, alcohol and a crowd of rowdy men wasn't an ideal way to spend my Saturday nights. But I had to suck it up this time because Kenji asked me to cover up for him. And since Kenji was one of my friends—well, my only friend, actually,—I had to accept. That's what friends are for. I guess. I also needed the money. And when you're a headhunter, you better take whatever crumb comes your way if you want to pay the bills. I took another sip of my coke, which had long since gone warm, and leaned back in my seat to get a better look at my target. The wiry blonde male in his early twenties was sitting alone at the bar. He glanced around him nervously, holding the bag across his chest like a mother holding her newborn baby.
