Chapter 133: Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth - See You Again
"Your Majesty!" he dropped to his knees with a thud that shook loose leaves from the branches above. "Get him to the clinic! Now!" he barked at the warriors.
But the king’s blood-soaked hand lifted weakly, halting them.
"Wait," Magnus rasped. His face was ashen, sweat gleaming. "I’m glad... you’re here. Closer."
Kyllian crawled forward without hesitation, swallowing the rising lump in his throat. "Your Majesty, you’re bleeding too much. We have to move you—now. I’ll carry you myself." His fingers reached instinctively to the gaping wound at the king’s side, trying to apply pressure, trying to stop the impossible.
But Magnus caught his wrist.
"My time is up," he said softly. "You will become king now. You must choose your Luna wisely. But more importantly..." He wheezed and tightened his grip with surprising strength. "There will come a time when the vampire prince will no longer be there for my daughter. And when that time comes..." He coughed, blood dripping from his lips. "Protect her. And her child."
Kyllian’s heart cracked straight down the middle.
"Your Majesty, no—don’t say that. Please. Just give me a chance to get you to the clinic. You’re strong, you’re still strong. I’m not ready. The pack needs you. She needs you."
Magnus shook his head with effort. "They will need you."
His body trembled, lips turning a purplish hue. And yet... a small smile played on them. "Tell Ravena... I love her. She must stay strong." His eyes fluttered, staring up through the branches as if trying to see the stars beyond the smoke. "I’m proud of you."