Brand felt like he was losing his mind. He felt the burning need to shift and rip that piece of s**t apart, but he couldn’t shift. Something was blocking it, taking his ability from him. Ronnies demon stared back at him. She let out a low sad mewl that broke his heart. She got down to her hunches and crawled towards him, her hands alighting the way. “No!” Kainon stormed. The fireball flared brighter and Ronnie flinched. She took a long look at Brand. Her beautiful alien face open and longing. Her large black pool eyes relayed her deep sadness for where they were. He whispered, “Just run.” She made a little click and swung around to approach Kainon. When he dropped the fireball she stopped, studying him. When she didn’t immediately come further towards him, he stomped forward and gra

