Moonlit Reawakening

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losed the distance with inhuman speed. The five men, dressed in dark clothing and clutching crude weapons, barely had time to r

tion, Claud disarmed him, the pipe clattering loudly on the cobblestones. A powerful punch

. He caught one by the wrist and twisted it with such force that the snap of breaking bone echoed in the night. The ma

mercy. He grabbed the man's collar and slammed him into the brick wall wit

ispatched, attempted to flee. Claud's senses were heightened; he could hear their panicke

leap through the air. He tackled the man to the ground, pinning him effortlessl

he could cross the threshold, Claud caught him. Grabbing the man by the shoulders, he lifted him off the ground

crashing into a stack of garbage cans. The alley fell silent, save

ep back, and rushed to meet me. He

u okay?"

tle slap." I said "What

d said chuckling "Wh

sound of their siren beeping loudly. Someone must have c

aud asked, offe

replied, acce

pping my waist. For a moment, I felt the sheer p

him. We soared over the back wall of the alley, the ground below blurring as we were asc

educed in glow and was soon as it was before the fight. We fled the scene of hi

I tho

go see my

y important person so if we want to see her we have to make an appo

I'm he

but I don't th

if I to

work but I guess

he company and found myself in a spacious and modern lobby, where the first floor exuded an air of professionalism and warmth. The reception area, centrally located, featur

reception desk, a comfortable seating area offered plush chairs and sofas arranged around low coffee tables, adorned w

ents and meeting rooms located on the upper floors. Nearby, a set of glass elevators glided quietly

overall calm and sophistication. The floor was tiled with polished stone, reflecting the natural light stream

eptionist and as expec

d mor

ng. How may

to see Mrs.

you have an

young man here is the

years and I have never heard

is eyes started glowing with blue colour "Can we go upstairs to see Mrs. Tara no

She uses the whole floor for her office because she loves the

" Claud's eye returned

ocked by the whole incident. "Why did

erson we want to coerce and activate our power. Then the person will do whatever we say. Even if it includes suicide. The effects are short-lived and will wear out immediately

ky. The floor-to-ceiling windows allowed natural light to pour in, illuminating the sleek, minimalist décor. The atmosphere was airy and ethereal, as if the space was floating among the clouds. The sky seemed cl

nd to face us but as she set her eyes on Claud, her face changed f

letely ignoring me. She hugged him and sniffed his hair. Pretty

s me,

ned? Where h

been

ong as you're here

For a moment there I was wondering if I was actually still

is my f

ccurred to me that I was the one asking him questions all

me come back

k," Mrs. Tara started, "then

werewol

t have that." Mrs. Tar

demanding it. Her long, curly hair cascaded down her back like a rich, dark waterfall, framin

s finely chiseled, with high cheekbones and a determined jawline that spoke of a fierce intelligence and unwavering resolve. Her

lowly. Her brown eyes started glowing. I guess maybe Claud got his eyes from his dad because his mother's eyes were not

er charge. I felt safe for a little bit. Then she li

already elongated fangs. Her claws were now very visible. She kept smiling as she approached me. That smile was scaring the life out of me.