Only four more days until the release of "Wolf's Beautiful Beast!" Here is today's sneak peek!
A low rumble emanated from the beast as it
turned and moved to all fours. It lowered its head, horns aligning to charge.
The beast’s ember red eyes bored into me, the rumble turning into a full-fledged
roar. It kicked off the ground, snow and mud flying in its wake.
I
growled, willing my body to act when everything in me said flee. I leaped into
the air, intent on meeting the beast head on. However, as our paths came to a
head, the creature burst into the air, spreading its wings to clear me with
ease.
The
sound of metal clanged as it landed. I spun, recalculating my attack. It had
landed on General Drax. The beast loomed over him, saliva falling in his face
from its snarling teeth. I growled, snagging its attention away from the general
for a split second. It was enough. Drax grabbed his dagger and pierced the leg
of the creature.
Roaring,
the beast retreated several paces, allowing Drax to scramble to his feet. He
grabbed a long limb from the fire, throwing it at the feet of the creature. Its
eyes shown orange in the burning light.
The
beast stretched its golden wings, fanning the flames. Hot embers flew toward
the general and his men, causing them to turn and shield their faces.
The
creature looked at me one last time, releasing a small groan. Then, like a
great eagle, it lifted into the air and into the cover of darkness.
For
several moments, everyone stood still as the grave. Tension rose as we waited
for another attack. I listened and scanned the area for an ambush. When I felt
it was safe, I transitioned back into the man, grabbing a nearby cloak to wrap
around me.
General
Drax scowled at me as he wiped mud and drool from his face.
Clenching
my teeth, I grabbed my bag and headed into the darkness to dress. “Still under
the impression that the beast doesn’t exist?”
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