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.

as they begin circling me tentatively. This is my chance. I force

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

as I draw myself

it over my breasts, surprised to see the

Something similar happened to Sebastian after he shifted too,

to speak to you,” I say, firmly drawing myself to my full height and crossing

and I realise it’s the one that attacked first. Is he the leader? My eyes blaze as I summon 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 remain

been more careful, and it would have been better if I had someone with me. On the other hand, I think they

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?”

with your wolf if you aren’t one of us?” he murmurs as he motions with a flick and oneof the

glance towards the trees, hoping

the Dark Hollow Falls

Thank you,” I add,

the man says keenly as he too pulls on some trousers that

me the title, as I am Blood Born…” I’m not sure if that was smart, but

flicker of surprise crosses his face and I turn sideways, lifting my shirt and showing them the symbol on the side of my breast before I pull it down again.

we

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

is. We

don’t think you are

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

likes of them. They may think that they are superior and call us rogues. But we

with our wolf side is a blessing, to call them back to the path of our goddess. But I want your help

back 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

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

I know how important. the care of those under us is. I can offer you land, your

helping me too. This is not buying you just a fair trade and, hopefully, an alliance.” He’s calmed a little, and I cross my arms. “So, what do you say… Alpha… I didn’t get

“Olivan. Alpha Olivan.”

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.