Chapter 21
Cody heard blood curdling screams as he barreled toward Greta and realized they were coming from himself. The succubus spun around and backhanded Cody in one fluid motion.
“I told our mutual friend I’d play by his rules, but I will protect myself,” she said. “You will behave, young man, or suffer.”
“Screw you!” Cody shouted. He lunged back at Greta and managed to cut her forearm.
They both looked at the wound as blood oozed out along the thin gash.
“You little worm.” Greta sneered and grabbed Cody’s neck. He tried to stab her, but she blocked his attack and the knife fell to the floor.
Cody clawed at her fingers as his throat constricted.
This is it. I’m dead.
“Stop,” he managed to gurgle.
“What now?” Greta asked as she strangled him.
He couldn’t make another sound. Hi
