The Monster In Him

Elena attempted to reach for Aldric as soon as he turned his back on her but was knocked down by something. More like someone.

"Die!" The Fae screeched, his hand tight around her neck like a vice. 

The suddenness of the events caught Aldric off guard, and he stood motionless for a second, bewildered by what was happening. He did not move until Elena's piercing scream pierced the air. In a fury, his shadows burst from his body, grabbing the insane Fae from Elena with lightning speed. He only acted on his instincts

The crazed Fae was suspended in the air by Aldric's shadows, while Elena screamed in agony on the ground. Aldric was taken aback when he noticed darkened imprints around Elena's neck from where the Fae had choked her. Things did not stop there; her darkened skin and a gaping hole in her dress revealed more damage. Her skin looked like it was decaying.