Spreading its wings, the Dragon Man threw its head back and let out another ear-splitting shriek. It snapped into a rigid posture, its gaze settling onto her, its lips parting in a demonic smile. Stomping through the grass, it swiped at her.
Anna hopped back, its claws tearing gashes in her shirt but failing to touch her skin. She jumped and spun in the air, her foot swinging around to smash the creature’s cheek, causing it to howl.
When she landed, the Dragon Man was off balance.
Anna darted in close, her fists pounding that scaly belly, drawing a series of grunts from the beast. Each blow forced it to retreat a little further. Finally, she jumped with an uppercut that struck her enemy’s chin and wrenched its head backward.
The Dragon Man stumbled, nearly losing its balance, leathery
