Breathing heavily, Loki dropped his hold on her shoulder and stepped backward as her body toppled forward. He could hear her gasping for breath, the gurgling grating on his nerves. Emerald eyes continued to stare at Hela, unable to watch The Goddess of War bleed out before him. Hela nodded once, a satisfied smile gracing her grim features. Loki felt no pleasure in this task, his heart hammering behind his aching ribs.