Dance with Darkness - Red Masquerade

“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.

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Book 2, but can be read on its own without too much confusion, hopefully. Enjoy! :)

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