Before he can reach her, another body impacts his and carries him across the room, slamming him into the wall with so much force he feels his ribs bend. Hot breath washes over his face and into his ear, stinking of blood and decay, a wet snout pressed to his cheek as Joel hums a growl that vibrates every bone in Reid's body.

"Well done, pet." Dr. Reid says. "Bring him over here."

As Joel eases up, Reid drops to a crouch, driving his fist into Joel's knee. But he's ...