The group froze in horror as the monster began to drain her blood, its growls mixing with Golden's terrified screams.
Garvin's eyes widened in horror as Golden's frail body was lifted into the air, the monster's horror, elongated tongue penetrating her chest. A surge of adrenaline and rage surged through him. Without a second thought, he charged toward the creature, joined by Ethan and Larry, who had already engaged it in battle.
The monster, sensing their approach, turned its attention away from Golden. Its tongue retracted, and her lifeless body dropped to the ground with a sickening thud. Garvin froze for a moment, staring in shock at her small, broken form.
