#Chapter 242: The Acts Of A True King

Knees in the dirt, Caleb still manages to look proud, even as he surrenders. “I will give you the crown, if that is your wish. I will easily give you my life,” he says. “But do not harm my mate.” Tears well in my eyes. Caleb, my brave mate, so strong and proud, willing to lower himself to this because of his love for me. I hate my own weakness, that my capture has led to him having to lower himself, having to surrender to Gladys. Does this mean he is going to die? Will I have to watch? “Don’t, Caleb,” I whisper. “Please. It’s okay. Just let me die…” “Never, Harper,” he replies. “If he kills you, I would die soon after.” “And you think it’s a kinder fate for me to watch you die instead?” I tell him. “I may not be a werewolf. I can’t feel the bond as strongly as you can, but I am not immune to it. I can’t lose you, Caleb, please.” I blink and the tears track down my cheeks. Gladys smirks. “She wants to die rather than watch you be killed, Caleb. Maybe we should give yo