MATED TO MY BULLIES
Twelve screamed, a sound that wasn't quite human or wolf.
"You're all so slow," Kira said conversationally. "So predictable. Project Apex built you from my genetic template but you're just shadows. Copies. Nothing like the original."
She drove her knee into Twelve's face, shattering the hybrid's jaw. Black blood sprayed. Twelve collapsed, choking.
Number Nine recovered and charged again. This time Kira didn't dodge. She met the attack head on, catching Nine in a crushing grip. Her hands glowed faintly, a silver light pulsing between her palms.