A Sky of Storms (The Terrulian Trials Book 1) by Chloe Hodge & Rebecca Camm

Author:Chloe Hodge & Rebecca Camm [Hodge, Chloe & Camm, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Stormcrest Ink
Published: 2023-05-17T16:00:00+00:00

I stumbled through the marshland, my boots sticking in the muddy water, making it harder to find purchase as I sprinted. Something had been chasing me for the better half of the day. Something big.

The eerie screams of a creature followed in my steps, and I shivered as the discordant sound seemed to vibrate in my bones, sending invisible bugs skittering down my spine. My damaged wing fluttered uselessly behind me, dragging across the marsh, and I clenched my teeth. I wanted nothing more than to put my wings away, but if I did so now it would set wrong, and I’d never be able to fly again.

That thought alone was the only thing stopping me from giving in. Not being able to fly again felt like a fate worse than death. Nothing would take that gift from me. Flying was my freedom, my escape from all the bullshit, and my emergency measure in case I didn’t have access to a portabracelet and ever needed to get Hadley away from our parents.

I just had to make it to safety. I swallowed as a shriek sounded, closer this time. The damn thing was persistent and, as horrible a thought as it was, I could only hope it would find someone else to prey upon. My strength was waning, and the injuries in my shoulders were taxing what little strength I had left.

If I didn’t find water or meds soon, they’d fester, and I’d die of infection before anything else could lay a claw on me.

I looked around, squinting to spot somewhere to hide. In the distance, a dark shadow sprang up above the trees, and I almost wilted in relief. A building of sorts, which would at least give me somewhere to bed down out of the elements and away from the insatiable beast hot on my tail.

With renewed vigour, I forced my legs to keep pushing, and I sprinted into a set of trees to make sure I could do the last dash out in the open towards that beacon of hope. I frowned, glaring at the full moon above. Could it be any brighter out there? I may as well have a sign above my head that said all-you-can-eat buffet.

As I launched into the woods, I yelped as something crashed into my side, sending me tumbling into the disgusting water. I brandished my shoddy spear threateningly, only to find Zane’s wide green eyes staring back at me.

“Starfish? Oh, thank my flippers, you’re okay.” He reached out and pulled me to my feet with surprising strength, twisting my chin gently with his other hand. “You’re hurt,” he said gravelly, his eyes hardening as he took me in.

My eyes widened in surprise at the sudden change in his temperament. For someone who was usually cool as a cucumber, he certainly had a dominant streak in him. I had to admit, it was kinda hot.

“Which fucker did this to you?” Zane snarled, his eyes searching mine as he shifted his arms to my body protectively.

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