Chapter 74: Out Of Time

Jack

"Adeline," Jack screamed again. He couldn't release his grip on Marie, or they'd all die.

Marie scratched at him, her eyes wild with desperation. Despite the pain, he held on.

"Yield," she snarled. "Or I'll kill you all and let my snake have whatever's left."

Right, Zombi was more likely her slave than an accomplice.

Adeline's pale skin and black circles lining her eyes made his throat tighten. Was the copied gift from her not functioning? Realization careened into him. What if Marie's gift countered the succubus power like when he snatched the Oracle? He had no idea how to rein in a voodoo queen's gift.

"Enough." She became ice cold and slick beneath his touch.

Jack squeezed her arms, but his grasp kept slipping. Fuck, this can't be happening. His pulse pounded in his ears. An invisible punch knocked him in the chest and threw him off balance. He stumbled back a few steps.

"Stay out of my way, boy." Marie stomped to Adeline.