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36: Postponed coronation

Killian’s POV

I made my way back to the infirmary, the weight of responsibility heavy upon my shoulders, I found myself face to face with Leah. I haven’t seen her in days. Truthfully? I almost forgot about her existence in the past few days I had left.

Her tear-stained cheeks and trembling lip spoke volumes, her distress palpable even from a distance. As I approached, her eyes met mine, and a torrent of emotion threatened to overwhelm us both.

"Leah," I began, my voice soft yet tinged with the gravity of our situation. "What's wrong? Why are you here?"

Her response was immediate, her words choked with sorrow as she struggled to compose herself. "Killian," she whispered, her voice barely above a whisper. "It's Elaine...she's...she's dead."

I gave her a deadpanned look knowing she wouldn’t just cry because Elaine is dead. I mean, she hated her, didn’t she? Almost killed her with slaps the day we were supposed to be engaged. So what is this?

“Yeah I know?" I echoed, my mind reeling as
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