Luna quickly jumped off Kian Sterling's back—she couldn't drag him down at a time like this.
She stuffed the bristling little critter from her arms into the nearby bushes, whispering, "You're still small—you can't even take a swipe from those guys. Stay in here, don't come out, and don't make a sound, understand?"
The little thing was smart; it seemed to understand her, letting out a low "woo" in response.
Consider that a reply.
Its fur smoothed down, and it burrowed deeper into the grass, hiding itself, not forgetting to pull some leaves over for added cover.
"Clever one, aren't you."
Watching the little guy slip into the underbrush, Luna couldn't help but add a note of praise.
Then she snapped around, eyes scanning the area with a cold edge.
She might be pregnant, but her Wood Element ability was far from ornamental.
With a flick of both hands, Tier Four vines shot out from the ground like spirit snakes, instantly binding the three Leopard Beastmen charging up front.
