I shifted, tearing my t-shirt in my haste. With only one front leg and a broken back one, you might think I was weak. No such luck for the three humans in the alley. A growl left my throat at the same time I attacked.

The final word from the man landing the punches was a short burst from his lips, "Fuck."

I was bigger than an average mountain lion and a hell of a lot more powerful. With my jaw pressure and body size, they didn't have a chance, but Goddess my leg hurt. I ...