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Cri to attack Too late Brochan materialized a few feet away, a seven-foot tower of pure strength, his claws long, sharp and already arching through the air Her captor’s head flew to the ground, joining Gangrene’s Blood spurted as the rest of him toppled

Mouth drying, Viola peered up at theSuch power Sonificent Today, he was somehow both at once, and she kind of, sort ofliked it Black horns had grown fro down His forehead seemed more prominent than before His cheeks and chin, too Broad shoulders led to well-defined pecs and row after row of strength Blue skin now possessed swirling designs that ran the length of his arertips and toes And how cute was that?

She frowned He had no right to showcase such s sex appeal at a time like this She had too much work to do, and distractions wouldn’t be tolerated

Viola exhaled with determination Must play this cool “Ureatest obsession”

Looking as if he’d just returned fro bender of steroids, testosterone and undiluted evil, he shifted his blazing silver gaze to her and raised an ar

“I’m Forsaken,” she said before he had a chance to speak “Yes, I know Be a dear and releaseher best to appear distressed “I’ to bargain foryou want? Your friendswith one?”

He re whether to kill her now or offer aid as he’d done in the past?

Either way, he died today He was a danger to Fluffy—and to Viola

“If you wish to aidco her role to perfection Meanwhile, she slid the ripped one end She wouldn’t feel bad about Brochan’s deh, my happiness is probably the best compensation in town”

He stared at her intently, as if determined to peer into her soul

“Why have you aided e of this prime opportunity? “What do you plan to do with me?”

Minutes passed He didn’t move a muscle Finally, he spoke “You’ll knohat I decide to do with you as soon as I do”

The uttural voice Wow! The tones and nuances washed over her, drahite-hot goose bumps to the surface of her skin Then he stomped over…