"There's no reason in both of us dying here, my Thane," said Lydia. "I am sworn to protect you, and if by giving my life you can survive being locked in here until the owner returns then I do so willingly."
Lilith sighed, her stomach rumbling.

Lydia gave a watery smile as the dagger cut off her breast.

Ravenous, Lilith smashed open her dead friend's skull for the treat within.

She eyed her feet, licking her lips. So hungry...

Six weeks later, the owner returned, shocked to find a skeleton and a gutted limbless cadaver as he entered his cellar.