His Lifeline

***Marcella***

I was in shock as I stared at the love of my life.

At first, fear gripped me. But the way he walked, unbothered, unflinching, made something darker stir inside me. This wasn’t just blood on his shirt. This was something deeper. Something final.

“Kaelen-” I whispered, stepping forward, then stopping again.

His eyes met mine. Cold. Removed. Then they slid away as he exhaled, tired.

“Y