The Final Formula (2013)
“I gripped the blow tube of pepper dust, judging the distance between Clarissa and me. No way I could get to her before James got to Rowan.
“James, don’t,” I pleaded, hoping the strength of our friendship could break through whatever compulsion Clarissa had on him. For a second, he hesitated and hope surged in my heart—until he sunk low on his haunches, the muscles beneath his shaggy black fur quivering.
I forgot about Clarissa and lunged for James. He sprang forward, and I caught a flee...ting grip of fur. He stumbled, but didn’t fall. Still, the misstep gave Rowan time to dive out of his path.
James’s claws bit into the asphalt, sending up sparks as he pulled himself to a halt. Rowan meanwhile regained his feet and backed away.
“Please don’t do this,” I tried again.
James’s lip curled, exposing wicked-sharp teeth, but he didn’t snarl or growl. It looked more like a cringe.MoreLess
“James, don’t,” I pleaded, hoping the strength of our friendship could break through whatever compulsion Clarissa had on him. For a second, he hesitated and hope surged in my heart—until he sunk low on his haunches, the muscles beneath his shaggy black fur quivering.
I forgot about Clarissa and lunged for James. He sprang forward, and I caught a flee...ting grip of fur. He stumbled, but didn’t fall. Still, the misstep gave Rowan time to dive out of his path.
James’s claws bit into the asphalt, sending up sparks as he pulled himself to a halt. Rowan meanwhile regained his feet and backed away.
“Please don’t do this,” I tried again.
James’s lip curled, exposing wicked-sharp teeth, but he didn’t snarl or growl. It looked more like a cringe.MoreLess
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