His Mate Or His Step-Sister
While engaged in battle, I might not be able to keep a close, constant watch on her, so her loudness would serve as a crucial signal of her location and well-being.
"Ashton no!" she pleads.
I ignore her as I focus on our new predator or rather predators as I see that there is not just one of them. I recognize the creatures immediately—Azulraths. That's the name they were given for their deep blue textured skin.
They all have a muscular, hulking build with sharp spikes protruding from their shoulders, arms, and back, giving them an imposing and aggressive silhouette. Large, curved black horns spiral upward from their foreheads, framing a snarling face with glowing red eyes. As they opened the