“This one has got more fight in him than the human ones,” McCready growled. He threw his weight forward and knocked the alien’s body to the floor, using his own body to keep the Prime Minister pinned down.
“I can’t believe he’s still able to move. I practically took his head off,” Jayde said. She watched the alien squirm under McCready and considered what she should do to help the soldier.
“Are you enjoying the view?” McCready asked sarcastically, grunting as he tried to keep the alien restrained.
“Sorry, I’m not sure how to help. Should I stab him in the heart or something?”
“It’s worth a try.”
“Roll away in three. Two. One.”
McCready released the Prime Minister and rolled to the left. As soon as he was clear, Jayde lifted the pole with both hands and jabbed it down hard into the al
