Thessara's POV

The ancient spirit wearing Claire's body moved like nothing human should. She dodged Asher's counterattack with fluid grace, hospital gown flaring as she spun and struck with Claire's small fists—but the impact sent Asher stumbling backward. Dragonwolf strength channeled through a human frame.

"Impossible," Asher snarled, recovering. "I killed you myself. Watched you die. I watched all of them die."

"You killed my body," the spirit said, circling him with predator focus. ...