Page 7 of Champion of Cards

“This place is kinda creepy,” she whispered.

Everyone is probably asssleep. That’sss what I’d be doing right now…

Kingsnake lifted his hand to Larisa and gestured for her to stay put before he moved forward to explore.

Did he just tell me to stay like a dog?

Ssseemsss that way.

Bastard.

Kingsnake moved between the buildings as he searched for a sign of life, while Larisa and I remained still. Then, in the corner of my eye, I saw something move. I turned with quickness, spotting the cloaked figure approach.

“Hiisssssss.”

Larisa turned and drew her sword.

Kingsssnake.

“You look lost.” A woman pulled back the hood of her cloak and revealed a beautiful face, a face so beautiful it didn’t look natural. “Lost…and scared.”

“I look scared?” Larisa asked with a short laugh.

Kingsnake returned, standing in front of Larisa and me. “We are travelers unfamiliar with your village. We’re looking for someone, but this place appears to be abandoned.”

I left Larisa’s body and moved to the ground in a better stance for attack, my fangs bared and ready to pierce flesh.

She turned to look at Kingsnake, her head tilting slightly. “A nightwalker. I know your kind.” She looked him over from head to toe. “A strong young man in his prime…with features that could kill better than the sword he carries.”

Is this bitch making a move on my man?

I’ll choke, and you ssstab.

Deal.

Kingsnake said nothing to that.

“I’m the person you seek,” she said, her eyes upon Kingsnake. “But you’re too beautiful to be human, so your request is denied.”

I’m about to stab this bitch.

Don’t be threatened.

She’s got to be the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen…

I know Kingsnake would disagree.

“I have a different request,” Kingsnake said. “A different kind of magic that I’m not even sure you can do.”

She smirked. “Try me.”

Kingsnake sheathed his sword.

Larisa didn’t.

He approached me on the ground and beckoned me to climb up his body. “This is Fang.” He watched me slide up until my head was propped on his shoulder. “It’s a long story, but he’d like to be human for a short time.”

“For what purpose?” she asked, looking at me with interest.

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