Blood and Bone

The Ergi dipped his head in greeting, taking in the woman’s appearance; half black and half white, a creature of duality that he found pleasing. Would she find him pleasing as well? He wondered as he dropped low. How would she feel knowing the cost of his sin? The disgusting malthesis he practiced which, while was not against their laws, was still considered shameful.

“Then I will have you.” He said solemnly, his voice surprisingly quiet despite how his hunched back made him look. He spread his paws, lowering his center of gravity and digging his claws into the earth for extra traction. His legs were spread equally apart his chest low to the ground, his hips and shoulders braced as he prepared for impact. He parted his jaws, preparing to latch them onto the girl if she came close enough.

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