Chapter Twenty-Five
Hostage
Dust strained to hold the She-Devil far enough away to keep her snapping jaws from sinking into his flesh. He jerked backwards, fading when she spread her wings and began to lift off the ground. He rolled across the packed gravel and dirt parking lot several feet before he solidified again.
His gaze focused on the female as she rose into the air. Almost immediately, Beau and Raymond began firing at her. A low hissing scream escaped her and she twisted in midair.
Dust followed her gaze. Turning, he took off in the direction of Raymond. He faded, passing through the low concrete wall with the faint words Springfield High School on it. Reforming, he opened his arms and tackled Raymond, knocking the older man to the side just as the She-Devil struck the concrete
