The Lion's Soul (1, #1)

"Damn you! Let's go!" one hunter spat, flinging his rifle into the back of his truck. The other followed, and within moments, they were gone, the roar of the engine fading into silence.Klara emerged from the shadows, her face streaked with tears, chest heaving as silent sobs wracked her body. She clutched her shirt over her heart, feeling the ache of loss seep into her very bones. She stood there, alone, the weight of the scene settling over her like a shroud.

Sixteen-year-old Karla Walker'...