The monster let out an ear-piercing shriek as Rune's attack hit it squarely in the chest, halting its advance toward the window.
The monster screeched, its black-scaled body twisting unnaturally as it stumbled back. And yet, it didn't fall. Instead, it growled - a deep, hoarse sound that vibrated through the glass that was suddenly not as strong as it needed to be.
The creature's glowing red eyes narrowed on Rune with a hatred that seemed almost sentient.
Grace grabbed the edge of the couch for balance, turning around in time to witness the scene. Her heart pounded in her chest as she stared at the creature. It was grotesque, with jagged claws and twisted limbs unlike anything she had ever seen in this world - but she had seen creatures like it before.
In the previous timeline.
