"Stay here," I whisper, my voice low and tight as I clutch the blade tightly
before stepping outdoors.
The night is chilly, and the darkness weighs a bit heavier tonight. I scan the perimeter, and the back of my neck prickles as if warning me that something may be lurking in the dark.
And then, I see a huge shape towering in the distance, getting closer.
The creature steps into the moonlight, and my breath catches in my throat.
It's a monster I have never seen, standing high above us, its thick, leathery skin looming with eyes that gleam with malice.
Its limbs are twisted with razor-sharp claws at their ends that look like they can tear through steel. The earth shakes beneath its weight as it roars; its voice is deep and growling.
Serafine emerges from behind me, her eyes widenin
