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“2.”
The cobra rose higher as it opened its mouth to hiss, the black fangs large enough to plunge into his body, finishing him.
He staggered to his feet before turning and running as fast as his legs would carry him.
Stryker stood there, watching his figure get smaller and smaller until it was no more; disappearing into the fog that faded away, inch by inch.
He called off the flames – the cobra released a final cry before dissolving into smoke. Stryker retreated, Ryder took over as his eyes dulled.
I walked towards him; my eye began to twitch as the urge to shift raided my mind.Fuck, I need to shift.
Ryder glanced my way as I approached; his weak, dull eyes took a slow scan of me before he frowned.
“You need to shift.”
“We don’t have time.” I replied.
“One hour.”
“Ryder.”
“One-hour, Marcus. I can’t have you shifting on the transport ship. Let go, burn the fucking place down if you want. Just get yourself in check. You won’t be able to shift again till we get to Heila. Make this moment count. I’ll deal with the headmaster. I’ll meet you at the transport docks.”
He didn’t wait for my reply, turning before walking away.
“Make sure you get the stools,” I said quietly into our bond.
I watched his hand rise up in a wave – signaling me that he understood. I knew at this stage, he was done talking and was now focused on doing.
I took a look at the vast land around me, hesitating for a moment wondering if it would even be enough. The barriers wouldn’t go down until an hour after the exam time was up, giving me plenty of time to burn it to shreds. Did I care if I damaged this area of Minato? Nope. I didn’t give a flying fuck.
The thought of Makoto smiling at me flashed before my eyes, her cheeks flushed as she laughed, her long, curly hair whipped around as the wind blew by. The memory of our time on the beach down on Earthala returned to me – our play date together.
All of that was a memory and I didn’t know whether we’d get another chance to enjoy such time together. That was enough to send me over the edge – my mind drifted as I allowed the urge that ran through me to take over and I shifted. I wasn’t going to linger around. My mind needed an escape.
It was time to let my animal instinct take over and reign. Ryuu would decide when we had to go. I left it up to him, my mind drifted to the darkness.
Firefly, be strong once more. We can’t lose you. All of us need you. Please Starlight gods, if you hear this prayer. Save our Princess. She’s our only hope for what’s to come.
CHAPTER40
Ryder
~RYDER~
Islammed my hand against the brown, wooden doors – my magic overflowed causing the lock to malfunction.
Sparks flew as smoke rose up from the magic circle where we placed our hand for access.
I grunted, pushing the broken door open as I continued my commanding stride.
If only I could laugh at the multiple stares that locked onto me; my power flooded the hall as I continued to walk towards my destination – the headmaster’s office.
I noticed the old secretary’s eyes glanced up before growing wide as she struggled out of her seat.
“Ah, Ryder? The headmaster is with a knight right—”
I glared at her, Stryker taking the moment to take over as my eyes bled black – shutting the poor, old lady up.
