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Xavier Grayson spun around sharply toward Liam.

Liam was already unsteady on his feet, gasping for air as he leaned against a tree. Above his head, a bright green snake lunged straight at him.

"Watch out!"

Xavier Grayson's face turned cold. He hurled his baton.

Thunk!

The sharp tip of the iron rod pinned the snake to the tree — its head dangling less than three centimeters from Liam's