Marked By The Mad King Alpha (Phoebe and Perry) novel Chapter 242

Chapter 242: Chapter 242 Fight Back Please

Perry’s POV

A king bows to no one, but I wasn’t a king in this moment—just a man.

When I dropped to my knees, I did it for my mate. I knelt for Phoebe, not because Elder Augustus commanded it.

The crowd erupted in laughter around me. Their terror of the king melted away. They saw my humiliation and reveled in it.

"Never witnessed a king on his knees before. My own king wouldn’t have knelt even with his dying breath." A Valerium warrior roared with amusement. "This is your mad king? What a pathetic excuse for a monarch!"

Elder Augustus’s smirk widened at the scene before him. "Your reign has lasted long enough. Time to step down. You’ve bathed this kingdom in blood throughout your rule. This ends now. This is your finale." Elder Augustus squeezed Marco’s shoulder. "You’ve chosen wisely."

Maxwell moved closer to Elder Augustus. "Honor your word."

"Absolutely." Elder Augustus nodded with fake wisdom. "Your kingdom will be returned to you."

I let out a bitter laugh at those words, like watching a child tell an obvious lie, and the Elder’s face darkened.

"You’re a fool to trust that."

Maxwell’s expression turned murderous. He stormed toward me and drove his good fist into my face with everything he had, but I didn’t move. I didn’t strike back.

When I refused to retaliate, Elder Augustus’s eyes lit up with malicious inspiration. "Beat him senseless." His gaze turned vicious. "Beat him to death. A tyrant like him doesn’t earn an honorable end."

The warriors looked uncertain about the command, yet eager to try. Seven of them circled me like vultures.

I looked at Phoebe. "Don’t worry, close your eyes," I told her. "Close your eyes," I repeated. But how could she look away from the torment I was about to face?

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Phoebe’s POV

’Fight back!’ I screamed silently at him. If Perry surrendered completely, they’d end his life. ’They’re going to kill you! Fight back!’

I knew Perry could destroy them all. The only thing stopping him was me.

I couldn’t stomach watching Perry kneel like this. He was a king—he shouldn’t let them degrade him this way. They were humiliating him!

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