Darius’s pov The instant Herry’s soul passed, Estella unraveled. Goddess her scream. So broken and heart-wrenchingly raw, it shook the air with power. I caught her as she fell, soft yet strong. She was unconscious now. Her chest rising and falling as the sound of her shallow breaths filled the air. I carefully pulled a blanket over her shaking frame. My mate. My fingers brushed against her cheek tenderly as I took in every inch of her. Her pale skin, her red nose, and the tear drops on her wet lashes. Herry’s death had broken her. A low growl rumbled in my chest. Damn it. This shouldn’t have happened. A few moments later, the room door pushed open again and Kieran walked in wiping his bloodstained hands on a cloth. “You’re still here,” He observed softly. I gave no respons

