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Malakai Negri - Malakai's gaze softened and he leaned down, kissing her on the forehead. He never wanted to leave her. Ever. "I know..." he murmured to her. "Maybe someday, baby..." he rubbed her back. He hoped that once this mission was over, she could forgive him, and maybe someday they could be together... |
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Camery's brows knit together as her thoughts swirled, the weight of everything they couldn’t say or do pressing down on her. She shifted closer, resting her head gently under his chin, finding a fragile sense of comfort in his warmth. His words about someday lingered in her mind, tugging at her emotions in ways she didn’t quite know how to process. Someday? That wasn’t supposed to be an option for her. Not in her world. A soft, bittersweet laugh escaped her lips as she tilted her head slightly to look up at him. "Someday?" she murmured, her voice tinged with quiet disbelief. "Someday I'm going to get married to some rich old dude, have a stupid amount of children, and play the role of a queen," she mused, her tone light but her words heavy with resignation. Her lips quirked up in a small smile, but it didn’t quite reach her eyes. She leaned up to press a soft kiss to his lips, the gesture filled with a tenderness that contradicted her words. "As much as I wish you could be there, babe, I doubt it," she whispered against his lips, her voice quiet and pained. The truth of her situation clashed with the longing in her heart, leaving her caught between what she wanted and what she knew would never be hers. |
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Malakai Negri - Malakai visibly cringed at the thought of her marrying another man. He didn't want anyone else to touch her, let alone impregnate her. Kai wanted her to have his kids, be his wife, be his queen. That probably would never happen, but one could hope. "You're a very negative thinker," he commented teasingly with a chuckle. Well, he couldn't judge her too much. He wasn't being fully honest with her, there were still somethings she didn't know. Maybe if she knew them, she could look on the brighter side... or hate him for what he's done, who his family is... |
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Camery Valatieri - Camery gazed at him, her lips curving into a faint smile, though her brow remained slightly furrowed. She let out a quiet sigh, leaning into his chest with a soft hum, the warmth of his embrace offering her momentary comfort. "I’m certain this won’t last long," she murmured, the words slipping from her lips with a trace of reluctance, her smile slowly fading. The truth was, she did love him. She wanted him beside her, wanted to build a life with him. The thought lingered, but there was a deeper, unspoken reality they both understood all too well. Her eyes lingered on his face for a beat longer, the smile returning briefly before it faded again, replaced by the weight of truth. "Babe, I love you more than anything," she said, her voice low but sincere. "But we both know where this is headed. In a few years, you're going to want a family, and I can't be the one you build that with. You'll stop working for me, and I'll be forced to marry, to protect the kingdom. And that... that’s where it all ends." With a final sigh, she stood, the moment slipping away as she moved to clean up and prepare for the approaching nightfall. The sky outside had already started to darken, and they should probably get back to the castle. |
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Malakai Negri - Malakai sighed, weighed down by her words. He knew she was right, sort of, but there was no way she could ever forgive him once she found out what he really was. "I'm leaving in two weeks," he blurted out, sitting up when she got up. "My father is sick, and my mother wants me home until it ends," he said, completely honest. His father was sick, and his mother hated the idea of him leaving right now, but his father made him, saying he wanted to give Kai the best opportunity to destroy the Day Kingdom. "I'm sorry, but I have to go..." |
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Camery Valatieri -
Camery froze mid-movement, her hands trembling slightly as she held onto the waistband of her underwear. His words echoed in her ears, the weight of them making her heart sink. She pulled her pants up, and her wide eyes darted to his, searching for some hint that she'd misunderstood. But the expression on his face confirmed her worst fear. "What?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper, disbelief laced into every syllable. Her brows knit tightly together, the corners of her mouth pulling downward as her emotions began to swirl. "You're leaving?" she repeated, the crack in her voice betraying her attempt to stay composed. Her arms instinctively crossed over her chest, as though trying to shield herself from the impact of his words. She blinked rapidly, her gaze dropping to the floor for a moment before snapping back to him, searching for answers. "How long have you known?" she asked, her voice quieter now but filled with a quiet urgency, the betrayal seeping into her tone. |
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Malakai Negri - Malakai stood up, stepping towards her and gently taking her hands. He didn't want to leave her, if he could stay with her until the day he died, he would. But in two weeks, the mission is over and he has to go back to the Night Kingdom. "I got the letter last night," he lied. He'd known all this time he'd be leaving, but she didn't have to know that. "I'm sorry, I don't want to go... I wish I could stay, please Princess, forgive me... I love you..." he whispered to her quickly, tears welling in his eyes. He couldn't take her being mad at him. |
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Camery Valatieri - Camery’s eyes narrowed, her gaze sharp as she yanked her hands away from him when he reached out. The space between them grew, and she quickly turned her back to him, her movements swift as she pulled her dress on and tossed his shirt toward him. "So you've known since last night, and you waited until now to say anything?" Her voice was barely a whisper, heavy with a mix of sadness and confusion. It came out quieter than she’d intended, a hint of frustration creeping in despite herself. She stared at him when she turned back, the silence stretching between them. He looked at her, his face etched with something that tugged at her heart. It almost looked like he was going to cry, and the thought of it made her chest tighten. She didn’t want him to cry, didn’t want him to feel like this. She wasn’t angry—not really. Just... surprised, and maybe a little hurt. The sadness in her heart twisted, and she hated the way it felt. "Why would you wait until right now?" she muttered, her voice barely audible, as she focused on fixing her hair, the motions mechanical as she tried to steady herself. She turned toward the door, stopping just before she stepped out, waiting for him to follow. "Let’s just go," she whispered, the words falling quietly into the space between them, her heart heavy with the unspoken weight of everything that lingered in the air. |
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Malakai Negri - "I just wanted one more normal day..." he whispered, his voice unable to go any louder without him crying. Kai dropped his eyes to the ground and nodded. "Yes, princess," he whispered, going back into bodyguard mode, and following her out the door and to the palace. His steps were heavy all the way up from the tavern to her room. When they got there, his head was still down, heart heavy. Malakai opened the door for her and held it open, refusing to look her in the eye. He entered with her, keeping a watchful eye on the sunset. Once he was sure she was okay, he caught her eye. "Goodbye princess... I'll see you tomorrow..." he whispered, eyes full of longing. Kai didn't want to leave her, not tonight, not ever. |
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Camery wandered back towards the castle, her mind wandering. He was leaving in just two weeks and he thought mot to tell her? What? Because they could have one good day? Fuck. She settled in her room, her eyes wide as she watched him say goodbye to her. She shook her head and wandered over to him, wrapping her arms firmly around him. "Goodnight," she whispered. "Love you,"'she muttered softly, her eyes soft as she moved to shut the door and wander off to get ready for bed. She didn't want to leave him upset, and she did still love him. |
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