Heat doesn't need new monstrous instincts to know what to do about fleeing prey. He'd never fought Agni's compulsions before and wasn't about to start now, lurching after John with a horrendous sound that's half roar and half laughter.

So much for the rise of Mick's replacement. "Don't run! Why die tired?!" Agni's abilities lay in strength and endurance, not raw speed, so John does have a chance of outrunning him, but for how long?