Chapter 113

My breath caught in my throat, tears already blurring my vision. I rushed down the hallway to see Squall and Magnus blocking the path.

“Get the fuck out of my way!” I could see his black hair as he shook his head angrily. “If you are holding my queen hostage, I’ll rip you apart!”

I could hear the tremble in his voice. He was about to lose control. I ran up behind Squall, who moved to the side. My eyes met with blue before I dove into his arms. I wrapped my arms around him, and he buried his head in my hair. His breath was warm against my skin, and I felt the comforting strength in his arms.

“Issy, I am so damn sorry … Issy—”

“Shut up, you idiot.” I hiccupped. “You’re alive. I was so afraid …”

“I heard you, Issy. Your voice was in my mind. Your magic—” I pulled back, just enough to see his eyes.

“What are you talking about?”

“You saved me,” he said, like it was the most obvious thing in the world. “Your magic saved my life. It froze my blood and stopped the poison from killing me.”

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