Facing the Storm by Phoenix Avery & Wilson Yumoyori

Author:Phoenix, Avery & Wilson, Yumoyori
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

~MALACHI~

Hurt...

That’s what I saw before me. My eyes did not deceive me, even as one of the King predators in the vast shifter world, the power, and rage that was on the outside surface didn't faze me. Was the woman who we loved and cared about angry? Yes.

But the hurt that throbbed inside her was stronger.

The pain needed an outlet, a way to come forth and show how hurt its host was. The magic that coursed through the pitch- black petals that swirled around us was a representation of that.

The tears that rolled down Crimson's face were enough to confirm my thoughts and my Lion held a level of empathy for her. She needed to get away because she was tired.

Tired of the lies, deceit, and disappointment. Exhausted from people and shifters alike letting her down and making her wonder if it was hopeless to have faith in humanity.

Her body trembled while her fist clenched so tightly, I was concerned she'd cut off her blood circulation.

My Lion growled quietly, and Crimson bit her lip so hard that a blob of blood began to form on the left corner of her bottom lip. Her eyes were a dark pink and emitted the same amount of power that surrounded her.

"Go. Or I'll kill you," she declared. I wasn't sure who was speaking, whether it was her Kitsune or Crimson actually talking.

Either way, I was confident I wasn't abandoning her. She needed to see that not all of us were bad.

We don't have such intentions. We won't abandon you.

My only dilemma now, was how was I going to prove that to her? How could I show her that the others and I weren't going anywhere? I needed to prove it to her somehow. How?

A thought came to my mind, and it was both stupid and brilliant but either side would potentially get me killed.

Do you think I can reach her? My Lion was knowledgeable enough. He would know whether the thought I was conspiring in my mind would get us killed or be successful. He could read anyone's body language and see past the walls and barriers one created to protect themselves.

He helped me see Crimson for the beautiful soul she was, and I needed his guidance to bring her back to us. With a nod, my Lion sat down in place, which made Crimson arch an eyebrow at us.

"You think I'm joking?" she snarled.

We didn't move, knowing very well she wasn't joking. I decided this was the best moment to initiate the plan and, without a second thought, I switched back to my human form.

The shock that formed on Crimson's face was expected, and I rose up from my kneeling position, not caring that I was fully naked. I knew this wasn't one of those occasions where I could get away with distracting Crimson with my looks for fun. Standing there bare showed my vulnerability .

I knew what her powers could do. Aware of their once smooth, soft texture and how they were now sharp as blades.

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