The Jackals locust-swarmed. Mei knew it was only moments before they devoured her clothes and reaped their reward.
Mei wasn't in the mood to play the flesh flute for anyone tonight, and Tahna was a friend.
It wasn't too late to save her. Penetration hadn't been made yet. If Mei could clear a path...
Jumping into the fray, she dropped to her hands in a well-timed whipkick that jacked an opponent's legs out from under him.
Now pure adrenaline, she stood, took a running start and timed a grab to a second jackal's head as she brought her knees up.
The crack-reply told her he wouldn't be getting up any time soon.
Email this story 
Print Story 
Add to reading list
