CALLUM POVJax had already collapsed on the floor and two of my guards had to drag him in. His shirt and pants were soaked down with blood and there was now fresh blood leaking out with fever sweat on his face. I leaned back on my throne, taking a slow sip of wine and then I laughed because after so many years of war, fate had finally cornered Dante and now he sent his son to me. “Close the doors,” I said, my voice resounding across the room. “I want everyone out except the healer. And you, Jax.” I pointed. The hall emptied instantly as the doors boomed shut. Jax was on his knees now, looking up at me. His eyes were glassy but sharp, he was still fighting. “Callum,” he rasped. “I need you to do something quick. Please...”“Start from the beginning,” I cut him off. I poured a second cup of wine. I didn’t offer it to him. “Tell me everything. Don’t leave out the ugly parts.”He stared at me like I’d struck him. “You don’t understand. They have her. They killed...”“Jax.” I set the
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