Shadow Pact
Emily got her first good look at his human form and gasped in horror.
While his wolf was emaciated to the point of being little more than skin and bone, his human form was far worse. The bones of his shoulders and back pressed through the skin, clearly visible. His skin was dark and leathery, like the images of exhumed mummies she'd seen years ago in a documentary. His lips had receded from his mouth so far, his gums and teeth were exposed grotesquely. His eyes sparkled with almost wild hunger when they landed on her.
It lasted for only an instant before Paoli pressed a decanter into his hands and Empusa drew a robe around him. Empusa motioned Emily aside and scooted in behind William to pro