Inexplicably

And then someone launched into his back. Andrev pitched forward. The spear drove toward Kir. Hot wet stickiness, copper-scented, exploded across Andrev’s back. He roared and spun, ready to shake off his attacker - only Kana fell into his arms, and her golden eyes were wide, surprised, and she said,

“Sorry, I had to save you.”

Inexplicably, she died.

Andrev lifted his head and saw one of Kir’s hunters staring, wide-eyed, horrified. Everyone else, even Dalinor the wolf, went still. Andrev turned. Rastaban wore an expression akin to terror.

Then he seized Andrev by the hand and they ran.