Luring the Beast

Kaelia

“No, you don’t kill your people.” I roared at him despite the way my heart was hammering against my ribcage.

I looked tiny compared to him, and I was all alone, but I did not care. I was not going to let this happen. I was going to fight it, fight him if need be.

My unexpected shouting must have sounded like a meow to him, but somehow he stopped his hand and stared curiously at me.

“You lov