I dropped and rolled, using the techniques Maison and Jackson had drilled into me. As Dominick's momentum carried him over me, I raked my claws along his exposed underbelly—not deep enough to disembowel, but enough to draw blood and a howl of pain.
The scent of his blood triggered something primal in me—the memory of my parents' deaths, their blood staining the floor of our family home while this monster stood over them. Star pushed forward, hungry for vengeance, and for a dangerous moment, I let her take control.
We lunged at Dominick before he could recover, our teeth finding purchase on his shoulder. He twisted violently, throwing us off and into a nearby tree. Pain exploded through my ribs, but I forced myself up before he could press his advantage.
-Patience,- I cautioned Star. -Re
