Moon's Shadow

g to be discovered. Kai Blackwood stepped carefully through th

skill that came naturally to him, though the

with eyes that caught details others would miss. A broken branch he

's deer crossing lingered in the air, mixed with the earthier smell of raccoo

Getting

to the ranger station. His voice remained stea

t of their worries. They didn't need to know that real predators moved throug

ckwood. Make sure the trail markers

d the radio back to his be

beauty of the wilderness he protected. Towering pines stretched tow

The sound made something deep in Kai's ches

The small mountain town spread below him like a miniature

he dangers that surrounded them. It was his job to keep t

rom his sister Sera: Pack me

ht of responsibility settle on his shoulders. Two w

urists and wildlife alike. At night, he was something else-heir to a legac

oices carrying up to him. A father pointed out differen

arefree. Kai envied

his part. The helpful ranger who knew every trail

danger stood right in front of them, smil

ing in his muscles. The full moon was still days

se same forests on four legs, seeing the world through

Just a man walking through the woods, keeping the

ai raised his hand in response, his

y of prete

is mind-a restlessness he couldn't name. Change was coming to S

as about to be challenged in

e to protect. The rest would have to wait until t