Emberwood [m] Internet killed the video star

All at once the floodgates opened. On the heels of Reina's outpouring of anger and hurt came Tybault's questioning, his outrage. There was no time even to say anything. He stepped forward and she reacted, thoughtlessly, snarling as she snapped for his muzzle much the way she'd snapped at Everett. Reverie would tolerate their venom, their anger for her, but she wouldn't let Tybault anywhere near Dusty Rose.

What she did not expect was for her brother, normally so tolerant of her even in these tense moments, to snap. He caught her throat and she flinched away reflexively, feeling warm pressure for a moment. Then it was gone. Her throat felt wet.

Oh, She said softly, abruptly going still as blood began to pour down her chest. ... ow. That's no good, Reverie thought dizzily — and then there were no more thoughts.