Chapter 47: Convergence

Lukas’ face was a mask of consternation for a split second. Then, he snarled and hunched forward. Eliza was shocked at how quickly he had transformed, but he was barely to the ground before she saw fur sprouting at his forearms.

“Help us!” squealed Nick. “We need help!”

But Lukas lunged forward, claws already out. He slashed at Nick, who tried to weave to the side, too late. The claw grazed his torso, but all five fingers found purchase, raking across his chest.

“Ow! Help!” he screamed.

Just then, the woman from the news came crashing in behind them.

“Nick!” she shouted. Then, looking at Lukas, she screamed, “Get away from him! He hasn’t done anything! Please!”

Lukas rounded on her but did nothing. Eliza stared from one to another. What did any of it mean?

“They’re trying to blow up the Percy building!” snarled Lukas. “They’re the terrorists that the news was talking about!”