Chapter 53

“It’s ready!” she shouted, moving to the side. “Lead him over here! Make sure his entire body is inside the circle!”

Tasia leapt up and sank her talons into a wooden beam, kicking out at the demon with her feet. The creature grunted as it stumbled over, carved up by all three women. Lily dropped to the ground and wrapped her tail around its feet, causing it to trip and fall into the banishment circle. Dana continued to claw at the thing, all while gnawing on the flesh of its back. They fell into the circle together, causing the runes to light up.

“Dana, get out!” Ingrid started to reach in, but thought better about it. Tasia leapt through the circle and ripped Dana off the demon’s back, carrying her away. When the demon stood, Ingrid grinned and slapped the palm of her hand on the ground.

A curtain of light appeared, encasing the demon. He snarled at them, his features twisting into an angry howl.

“No!” he screamed, then started gouging the floor with his tal