“Holy sh—” Adrenaline pumped through my veins, cutting off my speech and adding to my speed. Drawing on Nakoma’s hunter practice, I dodged the glimmering blade as it cut through the air inches from my heart, but I wasn’t able to completely avoid injury. Sharp steel cut into my shoulder and red drops scattered across the floor. Instinctively, I reached up a hand to press against the wound. That had been way too close. ~*~ Book 2, but can be read on its own without too much confusion, hopefully. Enjoy! :) *no longer regularly updating*