Eliana turns away from Jasper, forcing all thoughts of him from her mind. Her body moves on its own, sending her up behind one of the bears. She reaches out and slashes her claws across the creature’s leg. It roars out and Olisnia wraps her whip around its neck pulling him to the ground.

Jasper, back to his senses, is now on top of the Xefol, ripping into its throat. Eliana latches onto the bear’s back, tearing him into shreds. The metallic taste of his blood coats her mouth and ...