Cheating Death
Collab with Azrael The sounds of revelry fill the night air, and the full moon above washes us all in its ethereal glow. We won. We defeated the Knights of Stronghelm and broke the Blood Oath. There’s much cause for celebration. I’m laughing at something Scarlett says, a grin playing across my features, when I feel a shift in the air. The hair on the back of my neck stands on end, goosebumps forming on my arms as the sensation of being watched hits me. I turn around, and when I see him, my love Azrael, it’s as if time stands still. Blood pours out of my goblet, as I’m frozen in place with my mouth hanging open like a lovestruck fool. “You look as gorgeous as ever, my queen!” His booming voice cuts through the din, gaining everyone’s attention. I fumble to right my goblet, but only end up dropping it in the dirt. “Oh, screw it,” I exclaim, forgetting about the damn drink and go to him. My pace quickens until I’m full out running. I throw my arms around his neck and laugh as he s