A flaming spear thrust through the heart was not enough to kill a ghoul. Perhaps if it was the blue flames Vivian controlled, or the flames of wrath. But Eldrian wasn't about to go that far right at the start.
He needed to make this a show. Get all the focus on him so the others could escape. He had already marked everyone of interest. He needed to keep the city focused on him until they escaped the city.
While none of those making the commotion were Adriana, he was sure one of them would lead him to her. The only problem would be if there were multiple Adriana's in the city.
Coughing blackened blood, the ghoul's arms move to attack Eldrian. Bending unnaturally as the bones broke and rearranged themselves. The attack came quickly, but not quick enough.
