Sacrificed To The Triplet Alpha Kings novel Chapter 374

Chapter 374: Tell Me About The Future

"Even if keeping me alive costs you everything?" Lilith asked.

"Especially then," Nicholas said.

Lilith’s expression was complicated. "That’s what scares me. Not dying. But watching you destroy yourselves trying to save me."

"Too bad," Nicholas said. "You don’t get a say in that. We’re going to save you whether you want us to or not."

Lilith laughed....soft and a little broken. "That’s very Alpha of you."

"I know," Nicholas said. "Sorry."

"Don’t apologize," Lilith said. "I love that you’re stubborn and controlling and absolutely certain you can fix impossible things. Even when you probably can’t."

Nicholas smiled despite everything. "Is this your way of telling me you love me?"

"I already told you I love you," Lilith said. "Multiple times. But yes. I love you. I love Nicholas who leads his pack with impossible wisdom. And I love Kael who would tear apart anyone who threatened me. I love both of you."

Nicholas felt warmth spread through his chest. "I love you too. Both the Morvaine witch who walked into my estate terrified and lying about being wolfless. And the woman who stood on a battlefield and fought a demon lord to protect people she barely knew. I love both of you."

Lilith’s eyes were bright with unshed tears. "If something goes wrong during the transformation...."

"It won’t," Nicholas interrupted.

"But if it does," Lilith continued, "I need you to promise me something."

"Anything," Nicholas said.

"Don’t blame yourself," Lilith said. "Don’t spend the rest of your life thinking you failed me. Don’t let guilt destroy you. Because Nicholas....you didn’t fail. You gave me a life worth living. You gave me love and family and belonging. That’s more than most people ever get."

Nicholas felt tears burning behind his eyes. "I’m not making that promise."

"Nicholas...."

"No," Nicholas said firmly. "I’m not promising to accept your death gracefully. I’m not promising to move on and live a happy life without you. Because if you die, Lilith, I’m going to move heaven and hell to bring you back. I’m going to break every rule and cross every line and do whatever it takes. And I’m not apologizing for that."

Lilith stared at him. "You can’t just refuse to accept death."

"Watch me," Nicholas said.

For a moment they just looked at each other. Then Lilith started laughing.

Not hysterical. Not broken. Just genuinely amused.

"You’re ridiculous," Lilith said.

"I’m determined," Nicholas corrected.

"Same thing," Lilith said. She pulled him closer. "Come here."

Nicholas moved from the chair to sit on the edge of the bed. Lilith shifted to make room and patted the space beside her.

"Lie down with me," Lilith said. "Just for a little while."

Nicholas hesitated. "You need to rest."

"I’ll rest better if you’re here," Lilith said.

Nicholas could not argue with that logic.

He kicked off his shoes and carefully lay down beside her. Lilith immediately curled into his side, resting her head on his chest.

Through the bond Nicholas felt her exhaustion. Felt her fear. Felt her desperate need for comfort and safety and the illusion that everything might be okay.

He wrapped his arms around her and held her close.

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