ElectraEmerose

Perla had always felt a longing for adventure, stifled by the rules of her strict upbringing and surrounded by her older brothers free to do as they wanted. She longed to carve her own path, to seek out excitement and perhaps even a little romance along the way. One day, while escaping yet another tedious piano class, she stumbled into the hollow of a massive tree. At its base, a mesmerizing green light beckoned her, and before she knew it, she was transported to a bizarre forest teeming with colossal, long-extinct creatures and menacing carnivorous plants. 

This was the realm of Beastkin, where men could transform into mighty beasts. Here, the constant threat of war had led to a peculiar imbalance, with most females giving birth to male Beastkin, resulting in a dire shortage of women. The land was a battleground, filled with mercenaries and adventurers seeking glory. While the males formed companies to embark on quests, their females stayed behind, living a life of comfort. But not Perla—she was determined to break free from the mold, to grow stronger, and to join her new love interests on exhilarating escapades.

Wanderlust Beastkin, Beauty and the Beastkin

Perla's Perspective

It was at that moment I sensed an odd feeling of being observed. I scanned my surroundings, but seeing nothing, I let out a sigh of relief.

"Is something bothering you?" Sam asked.

"No, I was just reminiscing about my first trip through here and got a bit spooked. You remember that lizard beastkin that attacked me right before we met."

Sam surveyed the area with a discerning gaze, and I gently placed my hand on his arm. "I'm probably just scaring myself with memories; I doubt anyone is here."

He took another look around before exhaling deeply. "Once Titus finishes up, I'll ask him to check the area. My night vision is practically nonexistent, especially compared to his."

Being Hunted