Elijah fell to one knee, his breathing ragged. Annabel reached for him, but his hand shot up to stop her.“Don’t,” he rasped. “Save your strength. You’ll need it.”Her eyes darted to the ash creature, which had taken on a new, sleek form. Its movements were quicker now, its strikes more calculated. It circled them like a predator sizing up its prey. Damian stood a few paces away, his claws extended, blood dripping from a fresh cut on his side.“Whatever you’re planning, Elijah,” Annabel said, her gaze locked on the creature, “do it now. I can’t keep holding this thing off.”Elijah didn’t answer. His head drooped, his body swaying as though even sitting upright was a struggle.The creature lunged at her. Annabel dodged, slashing its arm with her claws as she spun. The creature hissed but didn’t slow. It twisted its body, swinging a clawed foot toward her chest. She blocked with her forearm, gritting her teeth at the impact.Damian rushed in, striking from the side, his claws raking its
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