is bare chest. He looked completely unfaz

mere dirt-bound tiger cannot protect such a ra

heavy step forward into the deeper water. His m

egan to shimmer with a volatile, silver p

ised her with chilling sincerity, "We

hifted back into a massive serpent. He vani

iled tight. He scanned the dark water for several l

, Harlan relaxed his stance. He waded to the

ulled her shivering, traumatized body

naline crash hit her system hard. She trembled violen

aloud. His voice was laced with genuine panic a

ack on over her damp, cold skin. His massive hands

absolutely refused to let her wal

The evening air turned sharply, bitingly co

rs on the stone slab. But Cadence's violent shi

beast. He was furious at his failu

mile. Her lips were blue. She could not for

g suddenly transitioned. Her skin erupte

rehead. His eyes widened in horror at the int

r water and the extreme psychological shock had

of the hut. He sprinted at top speed toward t

gh grass bed. Her mind slipped rapid

t for her grandfather. She begged for modern medi

t. He dragged a sleepy, bewil

placed a hand glowing with soft green

ing energy. His brow furrowed in deep conc

ded completely into nothingness. Silas pulle

lan. "Her malady is a cold evil. My extern

itude. "She must rely entirely on her own weak

adence's burning hand in both of his. Sheer, paral