25"Disobey me and she diessss," the man said.
While the attention was on Lake, Sugar hung back and retrieved the book from the floor. She shoved it down into the pillowcase along with the journal. Only then did she move forward to stand by Lake's side. "He's a hybrid shifter rather than a natural one."
"Get your hands into the air, woman."
"Shifter?" Lake repeated.
"Man-beast combo," Sugar explained. "Not like Axel."
"You! I know yooouuuu," the man hissed, his forked tongue making a show with every word. His scaly arm tightened around Gina's throat. She clawed at his hold but seemed unable to break free.
Holding one hand up, Sugar used the other to set the full pillowcase on the floor. Then she held up both hands while he glared directly at her.
"Youuu killlled those sent to get yoo
