Novels by Jason smart

“I shall be right behind you,” I answered, still breathless from the zeal of battle.I felt more resolute, perhaps more purposeful, as we journeyed back towards the pack. We were a pack, working towards the same goal, and we would overcome whatever stood in the way.The calm after the rogue attack was more tensioned than relaxed, yet intentional more than careless. The Blood Moon pack had come together once again with a mission of making the pack ready and alert more than ever before in case of an attack. While I passed across the pack grounds, I could sense the atmosphere – a mixture of eager anticipation and tension. You look after me mom, I got this.“Ruby! This way! Encyclia Timothy, workout!” I heard Timothy and turned to him waving his hands. I found him in the training arena practicing his moves.“Hey, Tim! How’s the training?” I asked nearing him with a grin.“Great! I am practicing my footwork just as you taught me!” he said, showing a quick sidestep.“Nice! You are way bette

“Ruby! Are you set?” Timothy asked me, looking over his shoulder with a hint of joy, as he rushed towards me in the common area.“As ready as I can be, Tim,” I said hoping my smile would convince him that I wasn’t scared. “Just remember to remain around the warriors.”“I will! I want to assist in guarding the pack!” he vowed, determination evident in his voice.“Good. Remember, we are all in this together,” I said and affectionately ruffled his hair.Back in the common area, Lucian was at the helm of the warriors addressing the rest. “Tonight against the attacking rogues we have a plan. We’ve reinforced the walls and built cagings. Be alert, and lean on one another.”The warriors nodded in response, serious looks on their faces. Pride overwhelmed me in equal measure. I was part of this pack, ready to take on all the dangers that tomorrow holds.“Tim, you need to be in my line of sight at all times,” Lucian said with his eyes on the small boy. “I want you to learn how we perform our st

“And what sort of thing did you hear?” I queried, feeling my pulse increase at her sudden outburst.“On the next full moon, they—attacks the pack!” they, foolishly, making sure to pronounce the words like they were dancing, giving up “fool her,” meaning all along — scheming against them, completed the rogue’s tale, sounding somewhat hysterical.Lucian, looking grim, met my gaze. “Look, I don’t think we can afford to ignore this. If this rogue isn’t lying, we have to get ready.”“I will inform the rest,” I said, shaking out of it and preparing to share the information.“Stay beside me,” Lucian said and his voice brooked no argument.On the way back to the rest, a strong kink of insistence engulfed me. There was no time to lose in assisting the pack.As soon as we brought edged the warriors, Lucian turned to them and explained the content of the message received from the rogue. “We have been informed that the rabid pack plans an assault towards the next full moon. We must now make arran

“I believe in you! Just keep on training and you will reach that level,” I said feeling proud of him.But not so long after, Lucian walked over to us and watched for a while. “You’re both progressing quite well. Ruby, your footwork is much better than it was before.”“Thanks! I have been trying to improve it,” I said with a blush on my face.“Timothy, you’re nailing down the techniques. That’s good,” Lucian appreciated this and Timothy adored the praise.Anyway, as it went on, I sensed a bond between us strengthening as well. We were a pack, and we aided each other in meeting the challenges that lay before us.Later that evening, when I was already in bed, I felt apprehensive, like we were about to enter into something. The rogue threat was still very fresh in my mind, and I wanted to be ready for it.***The following day, there was a strange sort of tension in the pack house. The warriors were getting ready for an evening patrol along the borders, and I could feel the pressure in th

The following days flew by like the sands in an hourglass as the Blood Moon pack prepared for the upcoming strategy meeting. There was a strong sense of vigilance in the atmosphere; everyone understood the menace posed by rogues who encircled us and it became rather obvious that a pack welfare strategy had to be put in place.“Hey Ruby! I’m sure you’re all geared up for the meeting?” Sierra yelled out while I was entering the common room with a heap of paper files chewing on my lip.“Almost! Just one more go through my notes,” I said shaking my head and paging through the notes nervously. “I just want to make sure that I cover all the bases.”“You are going to be okay! Everyone thinks highly of you,” she said a lot more encouragingly as her smile broke on her face, more light spilled on her figure.“Thanks, Sierra. I hope so. I am just so…” I began and retraced my steps again, not pressed to finish that thought. Excited? Caesar was Brutus billing himself as a saint.“Just keep in mind

The day after Lucian’s birth celebration was a different ball game in the pack house. There was a noise of warriors warming up for training, and with it came great expectation. Nobody was oblivious to the current rogue threat, and the enjoyment experienced from the earlier party wore off and solemnity reigned.“Ruby! Are you ready for training?” Timothy shouted as I walked into the common area still drowsy, trying to shake off sleep.“Ready as I’ll ever be, Tim,” I said, smiling at him. “Let’s see if I can catch up with you today.”Timothy smiled widely, showing how he was feeling. “You will! Just don’t forget what I said last time – we have to work on your footwork!”“Footwork, check. I shall do my best to keep moving my feet,” I said, playfully bouncing on my feet. “You are not going to allow me to lag behind, are you?” “Never! I will make sure you are the best fighter in the pack!” he declared, proudly puffing his chest.I chuckled and appreciated the bond that had formed between