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King Leonidas was too emotional for words to explain. Pulling back, he palmed Damian's cheeks, his eyes darting all over him searchingly. “There's nothing to be sorry about. Thank you, Ian. Thank you for being alive!”

They were hugging again. Damian's broad shoulders were shaking at the strength of his weeping, while the king's eyes slid shut and he only clung to his brother tighter.

“Thank you so