Chapter 31. Hello, Alaric, You Look Haggard as Ever

Cedric’s POV

My life is a shattered mess, a puzzle that can’t ever be gotten right because the missing piece led me astray and left me alone in this cold, dark, world. What benefit is the gift of immortality when ancient curses can drive you mad and invite death to snatch you right from my grip?

I have failed as a man, a lover, a king, a father, a husband and I deserve to suffer this guilt all my life. Or perhaps, I should probably just end it all by searching for Lucindo to strike me with the same evil incurable spell. But, if I decide to leave this cruel world then what will happen to our daughter? Should she perhaps follow us both so we can cross over and live together happily wherever you are?

The last time I felt such agonizing heartache was in the year 1412, early July.

I walked into the bathroom and saw the love of my life, Diana lying comfortably in the bathtub, her presence was a beauty that the eyes dared not look away from. Her fresh feminine scent