Blood of the Moon

e of the wolves leaping at her was burned into her mind, their jaws wide, their glowing eyes locked onto

thing

her was silent save for the faint rustling of

ves wer

what could only be described as hunting garb-dark leather straps that crisscrossed over a sleeveless tunic, a belt lined with small pouches a

ng and lunging, but he was faster. His spear spun in an arc, forcing one wolf to retreat while another

es lingered on the man before they turned and fled, their form

, illuminated by the faint moonlight, fixed on Nina. His expression was ca

nd quiet on the forest floor. Nina sat frozen, h

voice deep and steady.

effortlessly, as though she weighed nothing. She found herself staring up at him-he

, his gaze scanning the trees around them. "What are yo

a repeated, her c

with who protect you and each other." He studied her blank expression and sighed.

s shaky. "How d

er. "I was out hunting when I heard wolves chasing something. Thought I'd join i

with doubt. "I was... on my way home. Then suddenly I ended up here. I

fall scrambled your memories a bit. You can't even remember your pack. Don't

my memories,"

replied with a smirk. "You don't know they'

e. All she wanted was to get home and figure out her next steps, but being lost in

a," she said, the name feel

at's the spirit. I'm

in

eternity of walking, they approached a massive wooden gate, carved with intricate designs

obblestone streets. People moved about, some carrying baskets of goods, others tending to small fires where foo

her astonishment. "

mply, leading her past

stone walls covered in climbing ivy. Torches flanked the massi

reminiscent of something out of Viking lore. At the center of the room stood a woman with long silver hair, her piercing blue eyes id

called, his vo

ghting up as she saw him. She embra

d," he

na, her brows lifting in s

d her in the woods. She wa

Astra's tone was equal parts disbelief

en know how she got there. I t

Nina, enveloping her in an unexpected hug. "Oh

respond, but Astra's kindness

re lined with shelves of strange jars and glowing crystals, while a shallow pool sa

y as she prepared something on a small tab

Nina hes

her. "Noise isn't allowed her

ignore how bizarre the situation felt. Astra rang a small silve

sent a jolt thro

bathed in silvery moonlight. The air shimmered around her, and she felt a strange energy c

wing faintly. They reached out a hand toward her

suddenly, she woke

her, concerned. "W

r voice trembling. "I saw..