Chapter 2: Long Nights, Longer Days

It was a pain, but I get by this with my friend. Phantom, a white dire wolf. The species is much larger than a normal wolf, about the size of a Grizzly bear. His job is to provide protection for me during the daylight hours. My other Lord's and Lady also use the wildlife to protect themselves. It's common to have a partner for us. Only an idiot would dare try to strike a weakened Lord. We went everywhere with our partner. Each partner was different as well, mine is a gigantic wolf. I know the Lady of the Sea has a Sea Dragon. But I don't know what the others have. Phantom raised his massive head and bared his teeth. "Seems we have either a stupid thief, or a cautious man." My voice carried a little making the Hunter pause in his approach. His build was slender but chiseled. With his Hood up, all I could make out was his eyes. Steel grey, reminding me of the Lord of the Sky. "Easy My Lord, I am Lord Blackstone. I came because I had a dream of a Lady trapped in a tower. She told me I was to help a man. I didn't think she meant you." I grinned. "So, Thalia sent me more help. She truly cares for my black soul."