Maura was too stunned to struggle. Never in her life had she ever been picked up like this. Never in her life had she thought it would ever happen, either. Her body was a dense mass of bone, tight muscle, and thick fur.
But the Hydra hadn't just picked her up. She had picked Maura up by the head.
Maura had lost the contest of strength. But it only made her excited. Her excitement cooled a little as the Hydra leaned backward, though, and slammed her into the ground with her back first.
The impact made a decent pit, and cracks spread through the ground, forcing Lilo and Calserra to move aside.
Maura rolled over with an excited grin.
"I don't usually consort with reptiles, but for you, I'll make an exception." She looked at the Hydra, who was flexing her hands and feeling her strength. The Hydra raised an eyebrow.
"What makes you think I'm interested?"
