Bloodthirsty Devils

Anathema's Veil

written by axisixas

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Chapter 12: Bloodthirsty Devils

They watched her like a hawk, curious eyes scrutinized her from head to toe. The whispers did not help as they clouded her already fuzzy thoughts with helplessness. 

"A female Human Champion? Is this a joke?" 

"The Annual Hunt was a sacred celebration. How dare that—"

"Watch your mouth! The shadows have ears. They're everywhere," a harsher hushed voice said. 

"What is High Lord Virmichael thinking? Throwing a human girl in the den of wolves? They'd devour her!" 

"Madness. The Dark Hold has gone mad."