The Almighty Dominance

Chapter 139

Like had been born and raised in Vermont, lie resented the new monarchi.

In his eyes, the rightful successor to the throne was Jericho Kane

no one else deserved that honor after the old king's downfall.

But when the old king lost and fled into hiding in Vermont, Jerich Kane's hunger for power was ignited.

Lake's dislike for the current ruler only grew into seething content.

Standing tall beneath the trees, Lake scowled at Kelly, Jetting hering to him in desperation.

His tone cut through the still air. "You Kingston people-follower of that new king- nothing but maggots and bitches."

The venom in his words reflected the unwavering pride in his eyes

He leaned closer, his voice dripping with arrogance. "I'll show you how a man

from Vermont pleases a maggot and a bitch like you. We are the superior men.' Kelly pressed herself against him, her breathing quick and shallow

A sultry whisper escaped her lips. "Really?"

Before Luke could process her intent, a glint of silver flashed in Kelly's hand.

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In one swift, practiced motion, she drove a short knife into the back of his neck. For an instant, time hung suspended. Luke's eyes v went wide with disbelief. He stumbled, pushing Kelly away.

She was flung across the clearing, her body colliding with a tree nearly five meters off.

Then Luke dropped to his knees. Strength deserted him as his mind whirled, trying to understand how everything could shift so

suddenly.

His vision blurred, and he collapsed facedown, each breath shallower than the last.

Kelly trembled, a wave of heat raging from deep within.

She glared at Luke's unmoving form, her voice trembling with quiet fury.

"You bastard," she spat. "Killed by the maggot you despised... you're even lower than that."

Her whole body burned by the poison.

She clutched her head, tortured by a fierce and consuming heat that made movement impossible.

In the midst of that agony, a final wish escaped her shaking lips.

"If only... I could see Alex one last time."

Her eyes fluttered closed, her body succumbing to the searing drug coursing through her veins.

Just when she thought it would swallow her whole, a cool rush of relief began spreading through her hands, up her arms, and into her head.

her eyes to see Alex kneeling over her,

were drugged," he said softly, urgency lacing each

expel it, but it'll take time." His face

this drug before-like what happened to Sophia But now, I

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voice trembling.

ordered firmly, "Save

to save mel" she hissed, a flicker of defiance

Alex's voice rose in alarm, confusion mingling with fear 'Are

steady. "If you save me, then you won't owe me anything. I saved your life once, and if you return the favor, we'll be even.

hand from his

me go, Alex. I want you to still owe me," she breathed. "Thats

snapped,

me forever," Kelly murmured, letting out shaky, bitter

her life slipping away moment

with anguish. "I'm going to save you, Kelly. No matter what happens afterward, it doesn't erase what I

cried, desperation warring

stared at her, torn between anger and heartbreak. "Then

him, letting the words cut through the space between

he simply looked at

I saved you once," Kelly pleaded, tears tracking

his energy into her, Alex's voice broke. "Kelly, listen to yourself. You're not

shook her head, tears

successful. I'm just me. Plain. I only have these two hands to make it in this world. I've never

fiercely... it hurts. It never quits, no matter what I tell

he breathed, as if her confession physically

reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against

"Kelly..."

release. In my sacrifice and loving you, I saw my

strong in my own right. I don't need anyone's

down by

the words past her

me, and we'll call it

emotion. "That's not fair

go," she whispered, tears gathering at the corners of her eyes. "Let me

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his palm. The wanth in his touch contrasted sharply

back, mesmerized by the tenderness in

saw her truly

soul whose love for him was

any

beauty was no less dazzling than

you forever," Alex said quietly, brushing away a tear on her

everything I'm feeling. But

I'll love you with my

days?" Kelly echoed, disbelief