Venom

I had laid in my bed long enough. It had to be close to two in the morning or maybe even later. I was bored so I decided to get up and tip toe downstairs for a snack. I step into the hall in my pajamas and walk toward the stairs. I heard the door to the Luna’s chamber open and I turned my head back to see what was going on. I was almost floored when I saw Tsubaki walking out holding a plate and glass.

I stared at her as she closed the door behind her. She looked up at me and smiled. “What are you doing in there?” I demanded. The anger rose in my voice. She takes a few steps toward me and I take a step back, not wanting her close to me at all.

She giggles a little and just walks past me toward the steps. “Where do you think I sleep, Luna?” Her laughter fills the hall as she descends the steps.

My blood started to boil. I knew my face was red from the heat radiating off it. “Let me rip her fucking throat out, Ume.” Lasaya was forcing herself forward in my mind and I was struggling to