Once I’m sure that it is dead, I get up and look around to see Marty, Warren, Jose, and Charlie fighting with three others while three more begin to close in.No, you don’t! I hiss inwardly, moving forward and jumping on one. As I land on its back, it spreads its wings in an attempt to shake me off,
[William’s POV]The world fades in and out. I can hear a conversation happening somewhere nearby, but due to the damned ringing in my ears, I can’t make out what is being said.Groaning, I attempt to move only to find that I’m being confined, and when I move, the metal that presses against my skin b
[Denali’s POV]“He’ll be okay.”I don’t know how many times I’ve said these words since Hamilton’s departure, but each time they leave my lips, they do nothing to calm the tense woman beside me. Honestly, I couldn’t blame Naomi for how afraid she was for her husband since I too carried that same amo
[Elise’s POV]The world around me blurs and the wind whips at my face as I run faster than I’ve ever run before. Up ahead, Jose and Charlie are leading the way to either our victory or our demise.This was it; it was doomsday, and if we didn’t take down the enemy now, then there was a good chance th
‘On it!’ She responds, sending waves of power through me while the nue glows brighter and brighter. ‘FINISH IT!’Nodding, I clamp down as hard as I can, breaking through muscle and then bone until finally I feel the creature tense beneath me before crashing to the ground.Only when I’m certain that
[Elise’s POV]I watch in horror as the strange creature in front of me rises higher and higher until it is standing at its full height.“Fuck.” Marty, who stands behind me, whistles. “That thing…”He doesn’t finish his words as the creature moves, rushing toward us with the intent to kill.“Time to
[Elise’s POV]I continue to stare at the pile of ash in front of me while Jose’s words repeat themselves again and again in my head.He’s gone.He’s gone.He’s gone.Each time they appear, I feel something in me crack more and more, until I’m letting out a snarl of rage and turning my gaze toward my
[Elise’s POV]I keep my gaze fixed on Warren and Jose as they examine me, clearly debating whether or not it was a good idea to let me watch over my father, especially after my attempt to kill him. However, in the end, they both simply nod their heads, granting me permission.Remaining silent, I wai