Raven was unsure whether she should go help Alpha Lawn or Alpha Denzel, but what kind of help could she possibly provide? Alice's hands were burning red, yet the python showed no signs of weakness.
Alpha Denzel attempted to divert the python's attention from Alice, but his efforts were in vain. There were no sharp instruments in sight, and he feared harming Alice if he tried to physically attack the python or shift.
This was no ordinary python; it was a spirit. Alpha Denzel enjoyed engaging in battles of wits with spirits, but this one took a different form before he could even begin.
It was completely unexpected and he wished he had brought Valerie along. Her powers would have helped a great deal.
"Alice, move away!" he yelled, but Alice's eyes remained closed, her hands pressed together, burning so intensely that her skin was peeling off.