Jaelyn M Terrell

The Deceived Eye of War Jaelyn M Terrell

They said something more powerful than the strongest of monsters walked the earth again. They said something untamed was hungry, but no one knew when it would have enough. In our history books, we learned that even the most elite warriors from all the Kingdoms were struck down by a vigorous beast. I wondered if this was it and if it was, Kilin save us all because Marielle had taken us straight to it. 'Look at me, ' it laughed quietly in my ears. 'Look at my beauty. I promise I won't hurt you.' Tears stung my eyes at the burning desire to look, but I kept my eyes on Kelveen. "What have you done?" I whispered behind clenched teeth. My entire body ached and vibrated. 'Look, Princess. Revel in my beauty.' I would not look. We were standing in the face of our demise.