“NaNoWriMo 2020 Pt. 49”

Author’s Note: This is a Take Ten to Write story and has not been proofread for errors. If I feel inspired or if there’s interest in the story, I’ll post a revised, edited, and extended version at a later date. Happy reading!

Additional note: This is a continuation of the NaNoWriMo 2020 TTtW story.

Read the compiled NaNoWriMo TTtW story here!

SKYE’S POV

“MASON!”

My voice echoes off the hard stone of the cliff. A stupid, useless echo. If only my first instinct had been to grab him, or push him, or do literally anything other than just scream.

But no, my body is still frozen, even now, watching blood pool onto the rocks beneath him. I’m in so much shock that I don’t even feel lightheaded from watching the red liquid slowly run to the ground.

A loud grunt draws my attention. Garrett convulses violently as his fur retreats back into his skin. His fangs and claws shorten as he stumbles, one hand flashing out to brace himself against the ground.

My breath catches in my throat. “Garrett?”

He pants hard, sweat making his hair stick to his forehead. His arm shakes before giving out. He lands, face first, into the puddle of blood.

Something clatters onto the rock next to Garrett. Ryan’s knife.

Mason slowly turns, face white, hands red. He drops to his knees without a word.

“No,” I whisper, my voice cracking. “No, no, no.”

Mason stands up, making a point not to make eye contact with any of us. He turns and walks into the forest, stepping over his brother’s still body as he leaves.

Final Comments: I didn’t exactly mean for that to happen but well… it happened.

Overall Rating: 😳