I Am The Luna

A Run In

ZAIA. I spin around, there’s no one in sight, but I can smell them. It smells like… ash and metal? It’s a strange combination, and it’s getting stronger.

My own senses are heightened, and I let out a deadly growl, warning them that I’m not afraid of them. The sound that leaves me shocks even myself, but it gives me the confidence to raise my head and snarl once more.

One… two… three growls follow, and I realise there’s more than one rogue out there. Well, worst-case scenario, I will have to run, but that is if things get worse and there’s no option.

I watch as they slink out of the shadows, ready to attack. All three have dark fur, but I can’t be sure as they are rather dirty. Their eyes are glowing menacingly, but looking at them properly, I realise they aren’t much bigger than I can take them if I need to!

I almost chuckle at that. When did I ever think I’d be so confident in a wolf fight? We stare at one another. What do I do? Do I shift? No… If they attack me at that time, I’ll be dead…

Suddenly the middle one leaps at me, and I jump to the side, sending him flying over to where I had been standing moments earlier, but it doesn’t stop him from trying again. He growls viciously, turning as the other two lunge at me.

I snarl, feeling my aura surge forward and it’s like second nature. I bite into one of their necks, throwing them to the ground as I barrel into the second.

I growl at them, swiping the first one to the ground, shocked when my claws rip through flesh, drawing blood and he’s thrown to the ground. I must be dreaming, yes that must be it.

I dreamt I shifted and now I have turned into the Scarlett Beast. This can’t be happening! The stench of blood hits my nose, making it all the more real.

I’m brought out of my thoughts, no matter how surreal this

them manages

with a bite of my

time to get some words in. I’m not a pro at this, but it’s as if my instincts are taking over, guiding me to act as I am. When I slash through one of their faces, they seem to

they begin circling me tentatively.

hold my wolf form for long, this time turning to a wolf was easy, but would turning back be as simple? I feel

as I draw myself up, feeling extremely bare.

breasts, surprised to see the cuff marks and the bite marks from Sebastian and my lovemaking

wonder about that. Something similar happened to Sebastian

full height and crossing my

growls and I realise it’s the one that attacked first. Is he the leader? My

trees and two of the wolves back away whilst the middle one crouches

been more careful, and it would have been better if I had someone with me.

as he stands there fully naked, his muscular body is riddled with scars and his hair looks like it’s been through a lot, styled back in messy braids.

one with your wolf, yet you are not a rogue. How can you be so in touch with your wolf if you aren’t one of us?”

a furtive glance towards the trees, hoping he

of the Dark Hollow Falls Pack,” I say clearly

look at it in surprise, quickly picking it up. Thank you,” I add, quickly slipping on the slightly mud-covered

of the Dark Hollow Falls Pack, isn’t he?” the man says keenly

Blood Born…” I’m not sure if that was smart, but they clearly are more in tune with

sideways, lifting my shirt and showing them the symbol on the side of my breast

can we talk?”

things I need to learn and would like to learn from you. I have been under

We

you are evil,”

me, his eyes looking over me slowly but it’s not in a lewd way but more as if he’s trying to assess me or what I’m saying. “Why do you wish to talk to us?” he asks. “Because I want to

do with the likes of them. They may think that they are superior and

a blessing, to call them back to the path of our goddess.

missing? To them, we are treated like dogs! Driven to the edge of the city, chased away from shops and schools. Why should we help those entitled, blinded

something in return,” I say quietly. His eyes darken as he closes the gap between us, balling his fists. “The only reason I am tolerating you is because you