Rescue 2

"Who are you?" John demanded as he stepped closer, his eyes narrowing.

"Oh, where are my manners? My name is Eliza and I'm a bounty hunter," she replied, a smirk dancing on her lips.

She was tall and slender, with dark chestnut hair and dark brown eyes. Her skin was pale and smooth, and her features were sharp and angular.

"What does a bounty hunter want with Stephanie?"

"Nothing, actually. She was just my bait."

"Your bait for what?"

"You'll find out soon, don't you worry. But until then, let's get acquainted."

She snapped her fingers and two men emerged from the shadows, holding an unconscious Stephanie.

"Surrender and she'll go free."

John snorted and tightened his grip on the Venomlash, his brow furrowing.

"No use talking," John said as he enveloped himself in a haze.