A Dorm With My Alpha Mate
I whispered
A cold wind swept through the clearing then A wind that carried no smell, that stole the warmth from our torches From the shadows between the ancient, skeletal trees, pale forms began to drift They were like smoke, like emptiness given shape Where they moved, the color drained from the world
The moonwraiths
They did not speak to us They just came A deep, soul-cold reached for us, worse than any winter
“What are they?” Leo whispered, teeth already chattering
“Death” I said, standing My limbs felt slow “Do not let them touch you”
We raised our torches The firelight did nothing The wraiths flowed around it, cold intensifying Coby cried out, falling to his knees, lips turning blue
We