Debdutta Pal (@gumusservi): "Digging came easily. All she needs is time. Humans have come for my territory before, but I didn’t expect them to target my weakness. I want to shred some necks. My steps falter as I form my attack strategy, heart threatening to leap out of my rib cage. Wolf’s bane."

Digging came easily. All she needs is time.

Humans have come for my territory before, but I didn’t expect them to target my weakness.

I want to shred some necks.

My steps falter as I form my attack strategy, heart threatening to leap out of my rib cage.

Wolf’s bane.

Nothing. I don't understand. I smell the Hunters in the air. What disguise did they choose?

My eyes linger on her turquoise shimmers. The finger I run over her fur comes back with blood.

The Hunters are in the air.

I don't have time to explain. It's a split-second decision.

Jan 2, 2024

5:45 PM