Due to my deceased father, the government decided I may have an inside to the fighting force we need to save humanity. They call him King of the Shadow Warriors. Shadow Warriors are elite fighters, who, after shifting form, have sharp claws and teeth capable of eviscerating a human without blinking an eye. If that isn’t a reason to run the other direction, I don’t know what is. The problem? We need the Shadow Warriors or we die. To gain their trust, I must impress King.

My government sent me in a short dress and heels to do the job. They seem to think a sexy body will increase their chances of gaining his help. I took the assignment freely even though my feelings on the outcome offer no comfort.

That brings me to the biggest problem in the entire scenario: King will eat me!

Shifter King is created by D'Elen McClain, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author

Shifter King

      I jump half out of my pants when I turn from the door and see Boot standing in my room partially hidden in the shadows. What are you doing here?


      From his expression its something bad. My son is missing. He talks about killing hellhounds all the time. His plastic knife is missing along with his bicycle.


      Fear seizes me. Hellhounds are the creatures of my nightmares, and the terror I feel at even the thought of being near them almost takes me to my knees. He would go out alone to find them?


      Thats what hes done, we know it. The worry in Boots eyes is clear. If Che runs into a hellhound, hes dead.


      If I cant find Che I will, but I was hoping you would help me look.


      Hes out of his mind. Youre out of your mind, I say out loud. I can barely protect myself and even thats debatable. I deepen my breathing so I dont hyperventilate.


Chapter 39: Marinah