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114 A Choice

Delia's POV

The moment Albert's words left his lips, I felt a sudden tightness in my chest, and it was as if my very breath had been snatched away.

I couldn't believe Albert had made such a heartless demand. If Prince Kral followed his words, it meant that either he or I would have to meet our demise.

I yearned to rescue Prince Kral, to save Alen and the valiant soldiers, but did I truly have the courage to make that choice if it meant my own life would be the price to pay?

Numbly, my gaze shifted towards Kral, and I observed that he too was locked in our shared, silent exchange.

His eyes held a mixture of astonishment and a trace of deep sorrow.

Clearly, Albert's ultimatum was undeniably harsh on both of us.

"Why hesitate? Can't you bear to do it?" Albert's voice broke the silence once more.

"Kral, you're the prospective sovereign of the werewolf. Sacrificing yourself for the sake of a woman, don't you find it utterly wasteful?"