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.

see Alex kneeling over her, his expression etched with

said softly,

expel it, but

happened to

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her voice trembling.

talk Alex ordered firmly, "Save

flicker of

voice rose in alarm, confusion mingling with fear 'Are

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

hand from his grasp, but her strength was

still owe me," she breathed. "Thats the only way you'll

he snapped, tightening his hold. "You'll

remember me forever," Kelly murmured, letting out

limbs trembled, her life slipping away

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

she cried, desperation warring with

anger and heartbreak. "Then what do you want from

she looked up at him, letting the words cut through the space between them. "Make love

For a heartbeat, he simply looked at her,

owe me because I saved you once," Kelly pleaded,

as he continued to channel his energy into her, Alex's voice broke. "Kelly, listen

shook her head,

not like Jasmine, a princess with everything, or Sophia, beautiful and successful. I'm just me. Plain. I only have these two

never quits, no matter what I tell myself. It's

as if her confession

against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all

"Kelly..."

my temple, my priest, my prayer, my release.

own right. I

weighed down by guilt

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

love to me, and we'll call it

voice grew thick with emotion. "That's

tears gathering at the corners of her eyes.

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exhaled, leaning in to cradle her cheek with his palm. The wanth in his touch contrasted sharply with the dread in

mesmerized by

finally saw her

but a soul whose love for him was

any grand

was no less dazzling than Sophia's or

promise you forever," Alex said quietly, brushing away a

to figure out everything I'm feeling. But I can promise

love

echoed, disbelief quivering in