Emma held Luci tightly to her. It was terrifying enough to watch the two brothers fight, but her Familiar continued to struggle to get free, and he was already injured.
“Luci, no.” Emma gasped, holding him back. He suddenly twisted in her embrace and gave a loud yip, the sound was accompanied by a tooth-grating cracking and grinding sound. Emma released Luci with a cry, afraid she had injured him by holding him too tightly. Luci's body shivered and his fur receded, leaving behind a thin, naked young man with grey and white tousled hair. He looked almost too thin, his abdomen tucked in like he was malnourished, and long, rangy limbs, but when he struggled to kneel in front of her and gripped her hands, she realized his appearance belied his strength.
“Emma, Mistress. You have to le
