Legend of Me by Rebekah L Purdy

Author:Rebekah L Purdy [Purdy, Rebekah L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, young adult, teen, monsters, scary stories
ISBN: 9781946700896
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Gram hummed to herself as she washed the last of the dishes. “Can you fetch me some more lavender and feverfew?”

“You need to quit making everyone soap.”

“Well, would you rather have them stinking to high-heaven?”

I pulled my cloak on then grabbed a basket and my dagger. “Funny.”

“Don’t you be gone too long, and make sure you stick to the paths. Even though they caught the Beast, it doesn’t mean there aren’t other dangers.”

The sun shone bright through the treetops as I hurried toward the clearing on the other side of the creek. A large rabbit hopped into the bushes as I neared, while birds flitted overhead. When I got to the clearing, I set my basket down and took out my dagger, which I used to cut bunches of lavender.

A low growl sounded from the tree line. I stiffened, while my pulse raced. A slight rustle in the tall grass caught my attention and I froze as a large, gray wolf stepped through the greenery. Its yellow eyes were intent on me.

I fought to breathe, and my sweaty fingers gripped tight to the dagger. The animal bared its teeth, gave a low snarl, and circled around me.

Something crashed through the brambles behind the creature. Startled, it turned from me. Raul lunged into the clearing, his face contorted in rage.

“Brielle, stay still,” he ordered, as he then shifted his attention to the wolf and said, “This isn’t your territory.”

The animal growled again, and the two of them circled one another like predators sizing each other up.

The wolf backed up a step, then sprang at me. I screamed, waiting for the impact, but Raul threw himself at the animal and grabbed it by the scruff.

The wolf yelped, fighting to leave his grasp. At last, it broke free, then scampered into the woods.

“Raul!” I rushed forward. “Oh dear God, you could’ve been killed. What the hell were you thinking?”

He took several steps away from me, his eyes glowing eerily. “Stay back.”

The hell I would. I came to his side and clutched his arm—

And pulled back in pain. His skin was so unnaturally hot that it burned to touch. I inspected his arms and body for any scratches or bites, but miraculously he had no wounds. Impossible.

“Are—are you all right?”

After several moments, he raised his head to look at me, eyes back to normal. “Shite, you scared me to death. I’d never forgive myself if anything happened to you.”

“H-how, did you do that? How did you make it go away?”

He sighed. “Fear. I was so worried he’d hurt you, I thought if I threatened him he’d leave you be.”

“But … ”

“Come, Brielle, let’s get you home.” He gripped hold of my arm and ushered me in the direction of the cottage.

“Raul, come on now, we’re friends. You can tell me whatever it is that’s going on. I won’t judge you.”

“I wish I could. But I don’t want to share secrets that are not mine alone. Times are dangerous for all of my people. Give me time, and I promise I will explain all.

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