Galeborn Howlers I

"What the hell was that?" Bellaflor asked from slightly behind Soleia, and likewise, the question pulsed in the latter's mind.

The guard who Soleia had flagged down paled even further, and he barked out orders at the others, but they weren't words Soleia could hear clearly over the ringing in her ears. She picked up some words, like 'galeborn', and 'dangerous', but otherwise, every other word did not mesh into a sentence in her head.

"What is going on?" Bellaflor demanded. "That cry…"

"It belongs to a galeborn howler, Your Highness," the guard replied. "There have been sightings of those beasts in the forest. We are investigating the situation right now."

"Princess Soleia? Soleia? Soleia!"

Soleia snapped back, her feet staggering as Ralph caught her from behind. He was quick to let go, afraid of letting his hands linger for too long with so many watchful eyes staring. On the other hand, Soleia let out a shaky breath.