Chapter 245. When One Door Closes

MORGAN

I finally find Kian in the hall of law, standing in front of the humongous stone epitaph.His back is to me, and I know he senses my presence. I cannot see his expression when he speaks, but I can feel the raw emotion in every word.

"This is why I love my Queen. Lamia. I admire her. She doesn't run from fate, she embraces it– despite whether she agrees with the gods or not she doesn't make rules to suit her own needs, she makes them to protect her people. All races. The weak, the vulnerable, the good, the bad. And even the ugly. She doesn't discriminate and believes we all should flourish. She will never shy away from a fight, and she will always stick up for the little people. She is justice in the flesh with a heart as pure as light."

I draw closer and slide my hands around his waist, pressing my face to his back and relishing in his warmth. He doesn't move away like I thought he would, and I take it as a win.

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