An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

Abigail was weirded out and felt uneasy as she watched the Onyxclaw come to a stop. She wasn’t afraid. She was just worried that her identity would be exposed.

“Dustin, didn’t you say it couldn’t distinguish between good and evil? Why did it stop in front of us? Did it realize something?” Abigail squeaked through her teeth.

“It’s just a coincidence. Don’t worry, relax. It’ll leave soon,” Dustin reassured her gently. He had just finished speaking when the Onyxclaw suddenly lowered its head, and its long canine almost touched Dustin’s head.

It breathed heavily onto Dustin’s face. It felt warm but gave off a pungent smell. Dustin held his breath and muttered silently, “Buddy, you’d better not mess around, or I’ll kill you.”

Seemingly sensing Dustin’s threat, the Onyxclaw snorted and shifted its massive head toward Abigail. She clenched her fists, barely holding back the urge to strike.

The Onyxclaw was close to the size of an elephant. With its proximity, one bite could easily snap off Abigail’s head. This creature was stepping out of line.

“What’s going on? Why did the Onyxclaw stop in front of them? Are they the so-called wicked people?”

what it does next. If it acts further, their identities

the Onyxclaw moved through the large crowd earlier without incident, it was odd that it chose

I knew from the start that they were no good. The Onyxcalw just confirmed my suspicions!” Florence crossed her arms, looking

thrilling to watch the Onyxclaw bite off their heads,” Julie muttered to

no reaction. She still thought that Anders was

the air near Dustin and Abigail before turning around and walking away. Dustin and Abigail exchanged

them, they would have

them?” Florence frowned, displeased. She was still resentful at being bumped into and had hoped that

it comes. It’s coming over. Should we try touching it?” Julie was nervously excited. If she could

someone already touched it earlier. It should

for the day!” As the Onyxclaw approached, Julie took a deep breath and summoned the courage to reach out and