LUCIEN'S POV
Aurora collapsed, and I felt my heart crack almost immediately. I wanted to rush to her and protect her, but my king was a step ahead.
The healers gasped, their hands frozen mid-spell, but it was Damion who moved first. He caught her before she hit the floor, his arms caging her like the world itself had narrowed to her alone.
I had seen him in war. I had seen him drenched in blood, seen him rage with the fury of ten wolves. But this….this frantic edge in his touch was something I had never witnessed.
“Out!” he barked. His calm nature melted away, his coldness drew in.
The healers scattered like leaves. Even Griselda, trembling and pale, obeyed. I remained rooted, shock pinning me.
Damion lifted Aurora as though she weighed nothing and strode from the chamber. I followe
