Mira spun on her heels, eyes wide with a mixture of shock and frustration.
"Alex, what the hell!? I was just about to take it down!" she hissed, her voice an itchy growl.
Her breath came fast as the adrenaline surged through her, looking at the beast that had now awakened.
"Look! You took away my element of surprise!"
Alex skidded to a stop just in front of her, his breath ragged, but there was no time for explanations.
His eyes darted from the massive creature to Mira, his body tense with urgency.
"Listen to me!" he snapped, grabbing her by the shoulders.
"We need to get out of here now. Trust me Mira. This is no Ordinary beast!"
Her brow furrowed in confusion.
"What are you talking about? It's right there — exposed and vulnerable. I could've—"
"No, you couldn't." His voice was a strained whisper, his eyes frantic.
