All Chapters of She Will Fight: Chapter 1 - Chapter 7

Harvest Moon Pack-4 BC Andraste paced the lower floor of her best friend's cottage. If Ceres took any longer they might miss it. Normally a she-wolf with a calm demeanor, Andraste's nervous energy was coming off in waves. It still took nothing away from her regal beauty. A tall willowy figure, Andraste had delicate features betraying the fact that she was one of the most skilled warriors of her pack and she didn’t even have her wolf yet. Her skin was as light as cream and was in sharp contrast to the raven black hair that cascaded in waves down to her waist. Her cheekbones rode high giving her a false look of superiority. More often than not she was rather shy and unassuming. But all you had to do was look into her eyes to know her true nature. Round and almost too big for the rest of her features, her eyes were as blue and as bright as the clearest day. In the depths you could see the intelligence and compassion that made her who she was. "Will you sit down already!?" This excla

The sun had set on what should have been a joyous day. The city square was unrecognizable in its current state. Blood still ran through the cobblestones that paved the courtyard. Strips of cloth that had been used for mopping up the wounded were strewn all about. Most heart wrenching were the families gathered by the various beds of those who hadn’t made it. Some were still arriving as they had journeyed from all over the kingdom territory of the Iceni Pack. It hadn’t taken long to get the word out but most had also shifted in order to get to the Harvest Moon in the fastest way possible. Andraste and Ceres made their rounds handing out donated clothing to those who were still arriving as most hadn’t thought to bring a spare change of clothes. Nothing is more important than getting to those you love. Adonis continued to watch from the shadows as Andraste seemed to glide from family to family. He had never had to consider how to approach before, but now his heart thundered with

“Why? Why not me?” Ceres asked between sobs. “She..she’s his m-m-m-ate isn’t she?” She wailed. This is what Andraste wanted to avoid. Each sob tore her heart apart for her best friend. She didn’t even bother responding to the question. They both understood that Ceres knew the answer. Instead, she held her in her arms and gently rocked her until the sobbing subsided. Her breathing became more steady. Andraste thanked the goddess, Ceres had finally fallen asleep. She slipped quietly away from her sleeping friend. She brought the covers up and over her shoulders, tucking her in like she would a child. Andraste then stepped away to the window. She peered out at the cloudless night where only a sliver of the moon appeared. Her thoughts drifted to the events of the day. Adonis had followed the girls back to the home. He lied to himself saying it was for their protection. But as he lingered outside the home he watched the pair enter, even he could no longer deny it was solely

*Andraste POV*I watched as Adonis swaggered out of the Great Hall. I still had no idea why I gave in to him so easily. But as he glanced back once more, the crooked smile, the stormy eyes. Oh yeah, that’s why.My skin still felt flush by just the mere look he had sent me. I lowered my eyes and by the time I had raised them again he was gone. My heart was beating as fast as the wings of a hummingbird. Sitting down, raising her hands to her chest in the hopes of calming the storm. Glancing around I ensured that I was truly alone now. After a second sweep I felt confident that I was indeed alone. Taking a deep breath, I let it all out with one go. It did nothing to soothe my racing mind. I needed these few moments by myself. The weight of the day was sitting heavy on my shoulders. As more of the families arrived, I could feel each of their losses. This “gift” Selene had given me came at a heavy cost. Joy and sorrow were not equally felt. The heartbreak always hurt me so much more