Sawtooth Spire frühlingstauwetter

mahler's breath strangled beneath his teeth; nostrils flared. and then the weight lessened, and lavender stare shifted to behold gracious, using her powerful frame to arrest the flight of their prey. 
renewed, the gargoyle grunted, aligning the bulk of the animal between them. suspended on either side, with blood beginning to spurt along the stone wall, mahler counted upon the ram to weaken before its hooves touched the ledge, and strove to ensure this happening.
he readjusted his grip, strained backward with a warning snarl.