Kira’s POVThomas burst into the study the moment I mind-linked him, his eyes widening at the sight of Adrian slumped in the chair with me still wrapped in his arms. “Your Majesty, let me help,” he said quickly, moving forward.Adrian had passed out cold while holding me, his grip around my waist like iron chains even while unconscious. Thomas tried to lift him carefully, sliding one arm under his shoulder, but Adrian’s fingers dug deeper into my robe, refusing to let go. It took real effort…Thomas grunting, me whispering soothing words into Adrian’s ear…before we finally pried his hands away. Adrian’s face twisted in distress even while out, like his body knew I was there and didn’t want to risk losing me again.We got him to our room somehow, half-carrying, half-dragging the stubborn king. The moment we laid him on the bed, I climbed up beside him, brushing damp strands of hair from his forehead. His skin was still too warm, his breathing shallow.The royal doctor arrived minute
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