Melody and Eve stood frozen next to him. Alexandra’s command didn’t even register until Eve bolted to the side, only to slide to a stop in front of four more guards. Tyco shouted to the guards in front of Eve. “Don’t let her get away.” The four guards readied their weapons, causing Eve to take a step back. Alexandra yelled pleadingly at Eve. “Evangeline, you must do as I instructed!” The guards moved towards Eve. She looked at Alexandra then Max. The mixture of fear and sadness in her face made Max’s stomach knot. Eve closed her eyes as she faced the guards. In disbelief, Max watched as she changed into a large panther in a matter of seconds. A deep growl emerged from her throat. The guards stepped back. Tyco took a step in Eve’s direction. “What are you waiting for? Grab that beast!” Eve charged forward. The terrified guards dropped their weapons and dove out of her way. Eve ran between them, disappearing through the vine wall a short distance later. “Worthless fools!”
