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Story: Death Bringer
She kept moving. “I think I know why they need me to be alive.”
He shot her a quick glare. “Will you just let me execute Adam before we get into that?”
“Don’t kill him before I get my face back. Ouch!” She suddenly stopped and grabbed her shoulder.
Adam smirked. “That’s what I was trying to tell you, Death Bringer. If you come any closer, your father will use the power of his mark to kill your mate.”
Vadim didn’t lower his sword or his mental shields. “Why would he do that for you?”
“Because he wants you dead.”
The other members of the Royal family were advancing down the steps toward them. One of the guards reached Ella and was helping her stand. Her face was white, and her pain beat within him like a drum. He felt the shield around the arena come down.
“Don’t let any of them use me against you, Morosov. Seriously, I’d rather die.”
Her voice was clear and steady. At that moment, he loved her more than he’d ever thought possible.
“I don’t intend for anyone apart from Adam to die, Soul Sucker.” Vadim locked eyes with his father. “Why are you attacking my mate for this male? You agreed that winning this contest cancelled out all debts.” He gestured at Adam. “The only reason I can’t execute him right now is because of you.”
“And that’s a terrible mistake, Fergal.” Ella limped forward until she stood opposite the Fae king. “Don’t you get that you’re being used? Adam wants to rule Otherworld. Hewantsyou all to destroy yourselves, can’t you see that?”
“Nonsense.”
“Listento me. Why do you think he forced Morosov back here? Why do you think he stole my face? Hewantedhim to annihilate all of you! He’s still hoping you’re going to carry on being a dickhead right now and annoy your son so much that he’ll carry out his threats!”
“Be silent.”
The king’s hand shot out, and she gasped and fell to her knees, her whole body shuddering.
A low totally inhuman growl erupted from Vadim’s throat. “Hurt her again and I shall willingly rip you to pieces.”
“You see?” Ella gasped, her head lowered, her hand covering her shoulder. “He’ll do it, if you don’t listen to me.”
“The only way I will release you from your mark, Soul Sucker, is if you keep your word to me.”
Vadim tensed as Ella met his father’s cold gaze.
“You mean it?”
His smile was chilling. “Not quite. I no longer trust you to carry out your intended purpose. I believe I’ll do it myself.” The king held out his hand. “Give me the weapon you carry so secretively in your backpack.”
“What weapon?” Vadim asked, but no one answered him.
“I tried to warn you all that she was weak and untrustworthy. Why do you think she was so desperate to keep her possessions shielded from your gaze, Death Bringer?”
“It’s not like how he’s making it sound.” With some effort, Ella took off her backpack and placed it on the ground in front of her. “He was the one who gave me the stupid thing.”
“And you were the one who intended to use it.”
“To do what?” Vadim asked again.
She retrieved something from her bag and slowly stood up.
“Take off the mark.”
The king held out his hand. “Give me the weapon first.”
“What?”Vadim stepped in front of his mate and stared into her eyes, willing her to talk to him, to tell him what the fuck was going on.
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