Reid spends as much time at first watching out for what Marcus will do as he does paying attention to the compound that he finally gives up on it. Not much he can do if Marcus decides to bolt or try something stupid. Reid decides then and there if Marcus gets his ass into trouble, Reid will leave him behind.
They have reached the outer tents by now and Reid slows, reaching out with his hyper senses. Because he does, he feels the hunter's approach before they are in range and sidesteps the inevitable attack easily.
What he isn't expecting is Marcus's reaction to the hunter. Instead of running the other way like a coward, Marcus throws himself between Reid and the creature in a foolish attempt to protect him.
Reid is so shocked by the move he doesn't react for a long moment, enough time f
