Hunter vs Hunted: Moonlight

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arm again after a giant evergreen tree dumped a pile of snow on you was awful. You always felt a hi

ek away from May, the trees would start to give some color to contrast the dark evergreens. But the trees here were more often bare then not, with long thin branches reaching out like spider le

ds. Steam rose off them in coils before the cold dissipated them. He slid the glass door closed and the faces of others in the cabin glanced back at the noise before continuing conversa

me a thick, heavy green mug with white dots. Creamy brown liquid warmed my hands instantly. A deep swallow and th

d before joining me by leaning

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nside, and I wan

row at me. “Do you

am since womb to now. You don’t co

eah, I guess th

r Ava wouldn’t mind hanging out with you,” I said

noisy? Plus, no fraterni

ler,” I chuckled

orrow?” He asked after a mo

me and nodd

n my stomach. I swirled it around and watched the

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mouth dry. I set the cup down and focused on breathing in through my nose. I closed my eyes and s

her, she should be fin

arker hair, hers was the color of honey and hung in curls around her round face. Eyes as blue as a new summer sky, she glared at

her arms over her chest. “I hope you two aren’t planning to d

before turning to

on protection detail at all times?

that Pops. We just don’t

supposed to make me feel? My first hunt after my asce

you-“ Adam began bef

But mom was never big, and she ended up one

was killed

y own eyes sting. Poppy swallowed again before she s

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stretch before Poppy’s soft voice spoke again. “’Death

w,” Adam said before he pushed past her back inside

didn’t have great hearing, I wouldn’t h

d, “Yeah

ou tru

ou come if I didn’t. We just worry about

ed. “I don’t want you gu

make mistakes to learn and unfortunately, this lifestyle doesn’t afford you many. So, we ju

before she nodded. “I just w

ve Pops. Don’t w

nd I let her go. “

py. You’re gonna do

e out in a big grin. “Maybe I

bout that. Let’s get you your first kill firs

musical wind chimes, befo

about Adam. I think mom’s deat

r own ways,” her clear eyes clouded in s

of the crisp, cold air before nod