I Never Knew Love

''Io is a rogue who grew up more intelligent than anyone other animal around her, making her unwanted and "weird" or used for her mind. After her rough childhood, Io became cold and felt little emotion. She had many mates in her life, she used them all only to have kits. She never knew love until she met Runningstrike.''

I never knew love, until I met you.

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The small rag-tag group of cats moved so slow. I followed them, hidden in the shadows of undergrowth and leaves. My claws itched to get it over with.

I made a deal with those foxes, they'd have my pelt if I didn't skin one these cats soon. I had one week to do it - I was on day six. If I didn't get a chance, those foxes would find me. I know they would.

The sun traveled across the sky so fast. It seemed like morning only an hour ago as night fell. My anxiety grew more as the moments went by.

Finally, the silver tabby in the lead raised her tail. "Let's stop for the night to rest. We can go hunting too."

A tall she-cat at her side stood up straight at that. "Right away, Pebblestar!"

She scorched her brown gaze on the other cats with them, as if they'd protest, but instead, they all flopped down to rest.

I realized I was shaking. Why are they just falling on the ground instead of finding food? Even the tall golden tabby suddenly looked weary. "Maybe we should wait until morning.." she muttered quietly.

The silver she-cat - Pebblestar slightly nodded. "That might be for the best."

No! My mind screamed. You have to get one of their pelts now or you're dead!

I don't know why I did it, I knew it was crazy. I knew so much better than this, but I listened to the whispers in my head. I sprang out from hiding in the dark and landed on one of the cats shoulders, letting out a screech and digging my claw in.

The blue and ginger tom raced over and gave me a sharp blow in the head. I fell off the other cat dazed. I looked up to see those yellow eyes staring down at me.

That's when my life changed forever.

Prologue

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