CLAIRE
I used the opportunity to reach for the knife and stab her just above her chest, purposely missing her heart. With angry snarls, she backed away from me and pulled out the knife that was deeply embedded in her.
I anticipated her attack, but she suddenly sprinted toward the room where Calum was being held. Recognizing her intentions, I did what I knew would save my son. I drew the gun Kei had lent me and fired to immobilize her. A second shot to her thigh brought her down, landing face-first on the ground. None of the shots I fired were fatal, especially with the full moon rising; her wounds would heal rapidly.
“You bitch.” She cursed at me, still trying to get up.
I pulled her hair with haste, “You can hurt me, but you can’t lay a finger on my son.” I punched her hard to knock
