The Melee

Emily's POV. My teeth sank deep into Selene's throat, the metallic tang of blood flooding my mouth. For a moment, triumph surged through me. This was it - we were going to end this, right here and now. But Selene was far from finished. Even as my jaws clamped down, I felt her massive paw connect with my side. White-hot pain exploded through my ribs as her claws raked across my flesh. The force of the blow sent me flying, my grip on her throat torn loose. I hit the ground hard, the impact driving the air from my lungs. Stars burst across my vision as my head cracked against the marble floor. For a terrifying moment, I couldn't move, couldn't breathe. 'Get up!' Eartha snarled in my mind. 'She's coming!' Gasping, I forced my eyes open just in time to see Selene's massive lynx form lunging towards me, jaws wide and eyes burning with murderous rage. At the last second, I managed to roll out of the way. Her teeth snapped shut on empty air inches from where my throat had been. Adrenaline floo