@BusterKitten True. Just way, way too early.
Exciting (and heartbreaking) chapter.
Interesting story.
I question the realism of the knife arm being pushed forward when the bad guy was hit from behind. In reality, I'm think he would have used her to regain his footing. And thus her life would have been in more danger as he would have quickly returned the knife to her throat, if he didn't already bear it in her while regaining his balance.
I wish it integrated spirituality in it though, instead of it giving the sense that Death is the only real power here.
Thanks for the chapter!