Aira. This can't be happening. This CAN'T be happening. This can't be f*****g happening!! My hands began to tremble uncontrollably, yet I couldn't pull away from the dagger lodged in the king's chest. My gaze returned to King Kael's bloodshot eyes, his body almost fully reverted to his human form. No, no, NO!!! I turned to Lord Mortis, who kept staring at us with that stupid, self-satisfied grin plastered on his face. "Look what you made me do, you monster!" I screamed, reaching out to grab King Kael's face as his stance wobbled precariously. "Kael, please... " I begged, my voice wobbling with desperation. "Please, hang on. I beg of you." "Finally!" Lord Mortis exclaimed beside me, his voice dripping with wicked glee. "You wanted death, so I gave it to you. Your mate, the only one

