Born of Blood, Bound by Hate
Was it madness, or wisdom, to believe that the enemy could also become an ally—or, Heaven forgive, something more tender, something that might blur the line between adversary and partner?
A sudden creak behind her made Odessa whip around, claws flexing at her side. Emerging from the gloom was an elderly neko, his fur flecked with silver and his posture straighter than most young fighters she’d seen. His eyes, though, were what held her attention—ancient pools of memory and foresight, reflecting experiences she could only guess at. His raspy voice came from the shadows as though the darkness itself had found a tongue: “Are you not curious, child?”
She swallowed, caught between caution and yea