Jack
The red smoke churning in a circle around Jack condensed closer to his feet. Even with his rented power, he hadn't envisioned this coming. Hadn't seen any of it now that he thought about it. He closed his eyes and forced his mind to Marie. How would he defeat her?
A black void throbbed inside his head.
"Are you still trying to capture me?" Her voice lightened. "Marvelous. Beth knew when to quit and sent a mere man who imagines he's an Oracle. Did you know she sent you to your grave?"
When he opened his eyes, he focused on Marie sitting in a cream Cleopatra chaise lounge with Zombi.
"Thought I'd have more time before meeting the Grim Reaper."
Her laugh did not soften her piercing, hard eyes. "You do have gumption, I'll give you that."
"So you pretended to be your own daughter. W
