Chapter 327: Your husband is with me
Damien’s cheek stung as he touched it with the back of his opposite hand, his knee hitting the ground in the process. He tilted his head just in time, narrowly avoiding another powerful blow from Magnus. Swiftly, he moved away, eyes fixed on his opponent, analyzing every movement.
"Why can’t I see any sad memory in you? That’s impossible. Every being has a moment which makes them feel low," Damien muttered, maintaining a safe distance. His curiosity gnawed at him; he couldn’t leave without an answer. He had killed Magnus’s aunt, the person whom Magnus loved more than his own mother, a woman who had been his mother figure for as long as he could remember.
Magnus’s face twisted with rage, his jaw clenched so tight it looked like it might shatter. "Damien, I knew you killed my aunt!" he roared, his fists tightening until his knuckles turned white. With a furious cry, he charged at Damien, every step fueled by grief and vengeance.
But Damien was ready. He had anticipated this reaction. As Magnus closed the distance between them, Damien’s hand moved with practiced precision. In one fluid motion, he drew a dagger from his belt and thrust it deep into Magnus’s chest, the blade piercing his heart.
Magnus’s eyes widened in shock, a mixture of pain and disbelief flashing across his face. Blood trickled from his lips as he gasped for breath. "You are smart, Magnus, but not smarter than me," Damien stated, an evil smirk playing on his lips. He watched as the life drained from Magnus’s eyes, feeling a dark satisfaction.
The next moment, Damien’s grip tightened around Magnus, ensuring he wouldn’t fall. He had plans for him, and now that Magnus was no longer a threat, he felt victorious.
Alora, the one he truly sought, would come to him on her own. He had removed the obstacle that stood between them, and now, nothing could stop him from ruling Velaris.
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Alora exited the chamber, her heart pounding with fear as time dragged on without any sign of Magnus. She quickened her pace, her mind racing with worry. As she turned a corner, she collided headfirst into Alaric’s chest.