Chapter 39 (Rage mode)

As Jeremy landed after his strike, he felt a surge of triumph coursing through him.

His plan had worked, giving both he and Owen an opening.

He had managed to land a blow on the beast, cutting through its flesh and eliciting a howl of pain. But before he could savor the moment, the ape’s furious gaze locked onto him, its eyes burning with wrath.

“Watch out!” Owen shouted, still reeling from the earlier blows, but pushing himself back into the fray. The vampire’s movements were becoming more frantic, desperate to protect Jeremy from the impending onslaught.

Jeremy barely had time to react before the beast lunged at him, its massive fists swinging with a ferocity that could shatter mountains. He ducked just in time, feeling the rush of air as the ape’s fist missed him by inches, crashing into the ground and sending dirt and debris flying.

“Come on, Jeremy! Focus!” Owen yelled, his voice strained but resolute. “We need to outsmart it! It’s stronger now!”

Jeremy felt frustration bubbl