Under the Shadow of the Moon
“Just tell me why you’re here. Please.”
I don’t expect him to step forward the way he does. My heart skips a beat, and I step back a few times while I ask myself what I’m doing.
The man steps out of the shadows, tall and broad, his presence swallowing the space between us. He’s clad in dark clothes—black, from his boots to the long coat that flutters slightly with the breeze. The fabric is heavy, almost swallowing the light, but it moves like it’s part of him, like it carries a quiet power. His hands rest at his sides, gloved, as if he’s always ready to strike.