Blood Beneath the Cypress Knees
Odessa guided them from the center, observing for danger, her own reflexes honed from countless previous hunts.
As they neared a thick copse, a small herd of deer appeared, cautiously grazing. Rio slowed the group, signaling patience. Adonis drew a thin, silver-tipped spear, moving with fluid precision. One well-placed strike later, they had their first kill. Carefully, they prepared the blood collection, vessels secured to preserve the vital supply.
Odessa’s voice was quiet but firm. “Keep moving. We can’t stay in one place long. The shapeshifter could be watching from above.”
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