Chapter 41

Xander's chain loosened from his chest with a lightning fast movement. Metal clashed with silver. The attacker was wearing a tribal mask with false hair formed of straw, making it difficult to see past the scary grin painted on the wood.

Turning to Brielle, Xander said, "Hide behind the trees." His arms were splayed above him, the chain on his hands serving as a shield.

Brielle could barely move. The weapons of the attacker called out to her like new artifacts waiting to...