Bound to The Enemy of My Mate
GURGLE!
Kael's body convulsed violently, jerking upright as if electrocuted. A torrent of dark, almost black blood erupted from his mouth, spraying across the bedding and his own chest. It splattered onto Elira's hand – hot, thick, reeking of copper and something sickly-sweet beneath. His eyes flew open, wide and horrifyingly blank, staring at nothing before rolling back. A final, wet rattle escaped his throat as he collapsed backward, utterly still, the ghastly crimson stain spreading beneath him.