These things were huge, barreling straight towards Avery. No time to think, we all shifted, forming a circle around the love of our lives.
"Protect Avery at all costs," River snarled, snapping at the wing of one of one of the creatures.
"No s**t, Sherlock," Enzo said as he took a chunk from its soft underbelly.
Silver moved in to take it down, not noticing another one behind him. Avery, who had been standing petrified, flew into action. She closed her eyes, focusing all her energy on the magical powers that had been dormant within her for years. Suddenly, the air around her began to vibrate with an otherworldly energy. I couldn't help but stare at her. She was magnificent.
As she opened her eyes, Avery saw the second creature closing in on Silver. Without hesitation, she raised her ha
