Excited

Somehow these Elders reminded Denise of the old her, the one which hated herself with every fiber of her being.

“You fear what my wolf can do yet you threaten me like this?” She stood to her feet just as the Queen flopped back down on the bench. Her hands were clenched by her sides and her face was scrunched, but she unfurled her fists and relaxed her features. She wouldn’t let them see how much their words struck her. “I’ll have you know, Raina doesn’t like threats. If you’re trying to have her take control then by all means.” She stepped out from amongst the rows of benches and started down the empty aisle. The elders’ faces seemed to pale considerably at that.

“What are you doing?!” Elder Serac lifted his shaking hand, bringing the wooden cross to his chest right over his heart.

“What’s wrong?” Denise furrowed her brows and tilted her head, feigning confusion. “We’re having a conversation, are we not? Its rude to shout at me from all the way over there. I’ll come closer so you c