Bloodline [YoonYul]

Prologue

The last of footsteps came to a halt along the edge of the woods.

The village below was quiet.

Still.

Lanterns swayed in the cool breeze, flames low as not to disturb the sleeping cottages.

Shadows loomed in the trees, watching.

Waiting.

Yellow eyes burned in the light of the moon, blazing like licks of the sun.

The ominous tremor of a howl swept through the darkness and ears twitched in answer.

It was time.

Jaws cracked and muzzles raised to the navy sky painted with stars thrown there by the gods.

Warm air filled lungs that expanded broad chests lined with age, sacrifice, and battle.

Necks craned,a chorus of howls rose up, resonating over the valley in a bitter song.

Blood would be shed tonight.