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.

eyes to see Alex kneeling over

he said

expel it, but it'll take

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

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her voice

ordered

to save mel" she hissed, a flicker of defiance

in alarm, confusion mingling with fear 'Are you out of

was raw but 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

pulling her hand from his grasp, but her strength was

me," she breathed. "Thats

snapped, tightening his hold. "You'll

remember me forever," Kelly murmured, letting out

her life slipping away moment

to save you, Kelly. No matter what happens afterward, it doesn't erase what

desperation warring with

heartbreak.

letting the words cut through

For a heartbeat, he simply looked at

because I saved you once," Kelly pleaded, tears tracking

to channel his energy into her, Alex's voice

shook her

like Jasmine, a princess with everything, or Sophia, beautiful and successful. I'm just me. Plain. I only have these two hands to make it in this world. I've never

has loved you so fiercely... it hurts. It never quits, no matter what I

he breathed, as if her confession physically struck

against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all

"Kelly..."

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

she said, trembling but resolute. "I'm strong in my own right. I don't need anyone's

weighed down

inhaled raggedly, forcing the words past her fips. "I saved

we'll call it even.

grew thick with emotion. "That's not

at the corners of her eyes. "Let me die if you

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to cradle her cheek with his palm. The wanth in

stared back, mesmerized by the tenderness in

finally saw her truly

just a hardworking woman, but a soul whose love

any

beauty was no less dazzling

forever," Alex said quietly, brushing away a tear

to figure out everything I'm feeling. But

days in which I'll love you

Kelly echoed, disbelief quivering