A Cast of Shadows: An Araneae Nation Story (2013)
“Not that breathing was a requirement of his new existence, but it was a soothing habit he should maintain while he kept Daraja’s company. The female had questions enough without him inspiring more of them.
Night slid over his skin and left him mourning the loss of the sun’s warmth.
While guiding Daraja to the den, he noticed she was surefooted despite the absence of light. Her clan must be gifted with keen night vision, the same as the Mimetidae. It explained why she was comfortable hunting alo...ne in the dark. Though he wished she hunted during the day instead.
“How long do you think it will be before the hunters try again?” Daraja asked.
It seemed he wasn’t the only one bothered by the silence.
“A couple of days I imagine.” He frowned. “It depends on the purpose behind the kills.” “You think they may not strike again?” She sounded as doubtful as he felt.
“They killed two canis last night. If they are Mimetidae, then leaving the city will be difficult.MoreLess
Night slid over his skin and left him mourning the loss of the sun’s warmth.
While guiding Daraja to the den, he noticed she was surefooted despite the absence of light. Her clan must be gifted with keen night vision, the same as the Mimetidae. It explained why she was comfortable hunting alo...ne in the dark. Though he wished she hunted during the day instead.
“How long do you think it will be before the hunters try again?” Daraja asked.
It seemed he wasn’t the only one bothered by the silence.
“A couple of days I imagine.” He frowned. “It depends on the purpose behind the kills.” “You think they may not strike again?” She sounded as doubtful as he felt.
“They killed two canis last night. If they are Mimetidae, then leaving the city will be difficult.MoreLess
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