The creature moved through the brush, stealthily and sleek. It was almost as if the wind itself was parting the leaves and branches to allow it passage. It’s sweet scent lingered as it passed, earthy, and warm. She crouched lower as she

“That’s not very ladylike language.” Zas admonished Ezza. He put the screwdriver down and let go of Xias, who took off running in tears. “Are you experimenting on our children!?” Ezza asked incredulously. Pepper was cowering behind her legs. They had just