VESPER GREY LYSAN POV

Zevran's eyes burned into me, scorching in their intensity, then, without a word, he collapsed forward, his eyes fluttering shut as he passed out.

I froze as his weight crashed into me, his warmth sinking into my bones.

What was going on?

A few seconds passed in absolute silence, then I tapped on his arm, my fingers hesitant, as if they thought he would wake up at any second.

There was no response from him.

My heart skidded to a stop, my eyes widening as alarm bells ...