Peniel
I clenched my fists, refusing to let Nyx take over. I could feel her, restless, pushing against my control, desperate to break free and deal with these rogues herself. But I couldn't afford to let her. Not now. Not when I could handle this without bloodshed. I could've made them forget everything— everything they saw, everything they thought-but instead, I bargained with them. It was a risk, but one I was willing to take. After all, l'd learned a lot since sneaking around and stealing from the Lunar Solstice Pack.
"s**t. You're a f*****g b***h!" The man's slap was sudden, the sting sharp against my cheek as I hit the ground, stones digging into my palms.
"W-What?" I stammered, my breath catching.
"I can sense it. Someone's here," the woman growled, her eyes flashing red, fangs s
