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.

The three re-group, snarling at me, and I’m brought out of my thoughts, no matter how surreal this feels. I am in danger.

I gasp when pain rushes through my side as one of them manages to cut into me, but it only fuels me to fight back harder.

I let out a menacing growl as I counter with a bite of my own, sending him flying. They aren’t that strong nor as fast as I am!

This time I attack first. I just need to weaken them a little. To 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 off.

me tentatively. This

hold my wolf form for long, this time turning to a wolf was easy, but would turning back be as simple? I feel the tug inside before I begin shifting,

wolves seem to exchange looks as I draw myself up,

surprised to see

the time to wonder about that. Something similar happened to Sebastian after he

you,” I say, firmly drawing myself to my full height and crossing my legs slightly as I

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

through my chest. The moonlight seeps through the trees and two of the wolves back away whilst the middle one crouches down, and I see him shift back to human form whilst the other two

better if I had someone with me. On the other hand,

keep my gaze on his face 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. “Who are you?” he asks sharply, his eyes glowing. “And why is

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

glance towards the trees, hoping he

of the Dark Hollow Falls

it up. Thank you,” I add, quickly slipping on the slightly

Alpha of the Dark Hollow Falls Pack, isn’t he?” the man says keenly as he too pulls on some trousers that the wolf places

but he currently handed me the title, as I am Blood Born…” I’m not sure if that was smart, but they clearly are more in tune with their wolves… would they know about

surprise crosses his face and I turn sideways, lifting my shirt and showing them the symbol on the side of

can we talk?”

mean somewhere proper. There are questions. I have, things I need to learn and would like to learn from you. I have been under the impression that rogues are evil killers and are dangerous, but I don’t think that narrative

is. We are

think you are evil,” I

if he’s trying to assess me or what I’m saying. “Why do you wish to talk to us?” he

scoffs. “We want nothing to do with the likes of them. They may think that they are superior and call us rogues.

them to realise that being in touch with our wolf side is a blessing, to call them back to the path

like dogs! Driven to the edge of the city, chased away from shops and schools. Why should

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 are a shifter, at true one, but don’t think I can be bribed or brought.” He snarls venomously. I can sense

ground. “I don’t want to buy you, but one Alpha to another, I know how important. the care of those under us is. I can offer you land, your own pack territory,

exchange for your help. You are helping me too. This is not buying you just a fair trade and, hopefully, an alliance.” He’s calmed a little,

“Olivan. Alpha Olivan.”

Alpha Olivan. So, do we have a deal?” I ask. He tilts his head, clenching his jaw, struggling hesitantly. “Very well, let’s discuss details first. and if I’m on board with it all, then you have yourself a