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.

snarling at me, and I’m brought out of my

through my side as one of them manages to cut into me, but it only

out a menacing growl as I counter with a bite of my own, sending him flying. They aren’t that strong

give me enough 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 be considering backing

circling me tentatively.

wolf was easy, but would turning back be as simple? I feel the tug inside before I begin shifting, and soon, I’m in human form

I draw myself up, feeling extremely bare. I am naked, after

thank the goddess for my long hair and move. it over my breasts, surprised to see the cuff marks and the

that. Something similar happened

drawing myself to my full height and

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

wolves back away whilst the middle one crouches down, and I see him shift back to human

should have been more careful, and it would have been better if I had someone with me. On the other hand, I think they are more prone to not attack if I’m

muscular body is riddled with scars and his hair looks like it’s been through a lot, styled back in messy braids. “Who are you?” he asks sharply, his eyes glowing. “And why is that important?” I

and one with your wolf, yet you are not a rogue. How can you be so in touch with your wolf

towards the trees, hoping he isn’t coming back

Dark Hollow Falls Pack,” I say clearly as the wolf returns and places a

surprise, quickly picking it up. Thank you,” I

Beast is the Alpha of the Dark Hollow Falls Pack, isn’t he?” the man

I’m not sure if that

sideways, lifting my shirt and showing them the symbol on the side of my breast before I pull it down

we talk?”

have, things I need to learn and would like to learn from you. I have been under the impression that rogues are evil

We

you are

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 unite our

You mean those who consider themselves werewolves, but are pretty much measly humans?” He scoffs. “We want nothing to do with the likes of them. They may think that they are superior and call us rogues. But we are the true packs,

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

his head and laughs. “What they are missing? To them, we are treated like dogs! Driven to the edge of the city, chased away from shops and

his fists. “The only reason I am tolerating you is because you are a shifter, at true one, but