The Forgotten Prince (Shifter Rebellion, 3)
“He raced away from a merchant, who screamed behind him, bellowing as he ran. Aleth had underestimated the portly vendor. The male had shifted into a lithe runner and ignored the true bulk hidden under the image he projected. Sweat trailed down the middle of Aleth’s back as he moved. The heat of the day was near on unbearable.
“Thief! Thief! Stop him!”
The cry only propelled Aleth faster.
He wasn’t sure where he’d found the energy. His stomach was so empty, he didn’t have the fuel for the flight.... But he also knew if he didn’t find food quickly, he’d starve to death. No one cared for the little beggar with the deformed hand. Kicked and taunted by beings in the streets, he rarely had any kindnesses shown him.
Either he stole to survive or he died.
He jumped on a pathway and scuttled under the rails, putting himself into a new alley. As soon as he landed, he shifted into an old woman and settled in an alcove, slumping against the wall. Aleth covered his hand in the woman’s aprons, and hid the apples there as well.MoreLess
“Thief! Thief! Stop him!”
The cry only propelled Aleth faster.
He wasn’t sure where he’d found the energy. His stomach was so empty, he didn’t have the fuel for the flight.... But he also knew if he didn’t find food quickly, he’d starve to death. No one cared for the little beggar with the deformed hand. Kicked and taunted by beings in the streets, he rarely had any kindnesses shown him.
Either he stole to survive or he died.
He jumped on a pathway and scuttled under the rails, putting himself into a new alley. As soon as he landed, he shifted into an old woman and settled in an alcove, slumping against the wall. Aleth covered his hand in the woman’s aprons, and hid the apples there as well.MoreLess
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