Fighting The Mutant Creature (II)

Leo's muscles tensed as the beast lunged toward him. The asphalt cracked beneath its feet with every step, and its glowing red eyes burned with murderous intent.

The creature was relentless and it was coming straight for him.

....

Leo clenched his jaw, his mind racing through his options. He could run. He could hide.

He could use [Shadow Steps] to slip away unnoticed as was his thoughts initially, bit when he remembered that the residential building just a few blocks away, he knew it was no longer an option.

He can't run. Not with Ves and the others relying on him.

If this monster reached the building, it would tear through everyone there without mercy. Miguel, his group, even the wolves—they'd all be slaughtered.

"I can't let it get to them," Leo muttered, his grip tightening on Nightshade.

Though he hasn't known Miguel and his group for a day, he doesn't want to be the cause of their death.

"I need to end this here."