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Chapter 220 - Even Kings Bleed

Hours passed.

The castle remained silent, like the whole realm was holding its breath.

The light from the sconces had dimmed. The room was dark now, lit only by the soft crimson glow of the blood ward pulsing in the corner. It cast shadows that shifted gently across the obsidian walls, like the past still lingered here, unwilling to fade.

Luna hadn't moved much.

She sat beside him the whole time. Quiet. Watching.

Her knees were pulled up, arms resting on them, fingers laced together. Every few minutes, she would glance at him—eyes flicking to the faint rise and fall of his chest, making sure it hadn't stopped.

Lucifer looked pale. Not fragile, but… worn. His body, normally so powerful, was still. His face was turned slightly to the side, jawline bruised, lips parted. There was blood dried along his collarbone and neck, but most of the wounds had already sealed.

Still, he hadn't woken.

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