Selfish Jerk

"Let's get out of here." Rayne said, turning away from me and toward the entrance. "I can't stay here anymore." She touched the wall and it began to rise.

I glanced sideways, hoping to get Jesse's attention, but he wouldn't look at me either.

Troy still held me fast. "It's okay," he whispered.

I didn't know if it would be. I crossed my arms and waited as the wall retreated into the ceiling. On the other side, Rave and Scotch were waiting for us. My neck prickled. Something about them looked off.

"Sharra will see you now," Scotch said. His voice was entirely void of character and his brilliant orange wings had faded to dull umber. Worse, he mentioned Sharra. Rave and Scotch had become Akuma, soulless demon creatures.

Rave took hold of Jesse, but Jesse forced himself from the gargoyle's grasp. "Let me go."

Scotch tried to grab me, but I scooted out of the way as Troy half shifted and ripped off the gargoyle's arm. He didn't even flinch.

"Jesse, take Rayne and get out of here. Now,