Chapter 77: Fall Out Boy - Centuries
Magnus’s throat tightened. He didn’t know what to say. What did you say to a man who saved your daughter and signed his own death certificate in the same breath?
"When the time comes," Damien continued, more serious now, "and if I’m gone, our child will be next in line. You must lift Luna’s banishment. She must return here where she’ll be protected, where our child will be trained and guided."
Magnus rubbed his face and let out a noise somewhere between a groan and a growl. "You’re asking me to undo an exile and prepare for an orphaned heir all in one conversation? This may lead to war."
"Technically, I’m telling you," Damien said dryly. "I’ve earned that much."
Magnus gave a huff of disbelief and shook his head. "You are, without a doubt, the most aggravating, over-sacrificing vampire I’ve ever met."
Damien grinned. "And yet Luna finds me charming."
"She needs her head checked."
"She is still going to kill me for marking her though."
"I’ll protect her. And the child. No matter what happens, I swear it."
Damien nodded. "Good. Because if you don’t..." He smirked. "I’ll find a way back from the grave. And haunt your royal ass."
Magnus chuckled despite himself, the sound tired but genuine. "I believe you."
Magnus stared at the vampire before him with reverence. His lips parted slightly as if struggling to find the right words. Finally, he breathed, "You gave up everything so she can live."