XADEN'S POV
I blinked at the fresh blood that had been splashed on my face, and once I opened my eyes, I saw her drop to her knees before landing on the floor.
I was seated transfixed, unable to believe what had just happened.
Silas came into the room. "Xaden, I just-
Silas abruptly stopped and looked down at the body lying before my feet.
"What in the bloody goddess," Silas said as he walked over to where I sat.
He went down on his knees and turned her body.
She lay on her back, her eyes wide open and her throat slit.
"Sweet Goddess." Silas gasped in shock, immediately stepping back.
Then he looked back up at me, the blood still plastered on my face.
"You look a mess." He said and handed me a hankie from his pocket.
I caught it in my hand and wiped the blood off.
I cleaned my face properly as I rose from the seat and paced the bedroom.
