g move behind the rogues, a shape hidden in the n

Was this it? The

ound the rogues could make. The growl shook the forest, making everything tr

heir heads turning qu

whispered, fear mak

a bit, but enough to draw in a painful breath. His eye

not as strong as before. "This is o

s skin tingle. The rogues holding her arms glanced at each ot

with the missing ear mutter

pped, but Laura co

jumping from the tree

es. The pain was still there, crushing her from

*, she thought. *Not a

rom the distracted rogues and showed her fangs. The coo

Her wolf rose inside her, giving her strength she didn't

ing ear, jumped at her with cl

alive. She moved aside, slow but just enough to dodge his claws. As he s

eding arm. His eyes widened in shock as he st

Laura and the unknown threat in the shadows. Hi

face, moved behind her. "With pleasure," he said,

ain. Every movement felt like moving through water. The scarred rogue kicked her legs out, making he

n swarm as she fought t

ing around her like she was already dead meat. He nudged her sid

rom his foot and pushed herself up to her hands and kn

ach word burning her throat. "I left him

showing yellow teeth. "Got

turned. His shadow fell over her. "You're still going to die al

ne, every move taking huge effort. Still, she lifted her claws, swingin

e warned, but h

ading fast. The bond pain ate at her from ins

ing left before hitting her hard in the

pain. Her knees hit the ground as her legs finall

"And to think you were once a Luna. What

arm around her middle, the other against the ground to keep from falling flat. Blood ran from a cut on her head where she

e sneering faces. Ever

head back hard to show her throat. The pain made tears spring to her eyes, bu

A thin line of blood appeared, but Laura didn't flinch. "

filled her eyes. If these were her last moments,

she whispered. "Finish

ment of respect. Then his face hardened again. "As you wi

rything