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My head reeled as we hid behind the pickup.
If Destiny was inside the shop, she'd be easily overpowered. Even if she turned into a lion, it wouldn't be enough.
I thought about all the routes into the shop.
The front. Couldn't go that way.
Front windows. That was out.
The back lot. I'd have to go around the block to get there, but it was my only choice.
“Stay here,” I said.
“We should stick together,” Crispin said.
“No,” I said. “I can handle them. You keep watch for Darius. The moment he shows up, I want the two of you to bust through the front door.”
“That's suicide!” Crispin cried.
“You don't know Darius,” I said.
I ignored Crispin as I took off running down the block.
I dashed around the corner, sprinted two houses down, and entered the narrow alley that led to our back
