---- woman who didn't give up on him.

If he is alive? Its because of her.

She held her promise.

She saved him.

Where is she? Damien demanded while taking the glass of water from Scouts hands, his voice gaining strength despite the pain coursing through him.

Scout looks at him in confusion.

Who commander? Damien stilled for a second.

Did she listened to advice? Did she run off leaving him there? As he suggested? The woman? The one with me? Scout avoids Damiens eyes to gulp.

Yes...

there was a woman with you.

She didn't leave your side for even a second...

if anything she didn't even let me touch you at first.

---- Chapter 486 Damien's heart clenched in his chest and a small smile curved on his lips.

Of course.

His pleading all went in vain.

She would never leave him.

But...

lam afraid I can't call her.

Damiens eyes hardened Why not? Call Alexia now, Scout.

Damien ordered, trying to sit up.

The effort sent a jolt of agony through his body, but he gritted his teeth to muffle the hiss.

T want to see her.

Scout's expression darkened, and he shifted uncomfortably.

Damien...

[am sorry...

couldn't tell King Adrian who she was.

The words hit Damien like a physical blow.

His eyes narrowed, his hands curling into fists on the bed.

---- What do you mean? [lis voice was low, dangerous.

They doubted her, Scout admitted, guilt evident in his tone.

T couldn't explain everything, and Lordie and other people decided she was a potential threat.

Her hand prints were on the dagger...

they had proof.

Shes...

in the dungeon.

The dungeon.

The word echoed in Damien's mind, cold and final You put her there? Damien growled, his voice like thunder and everyone in the room flinched Are you all stupid? She's alive, Scout said quickly, as if that would lessen the blow.

[ just checked on her Damien didnt let him finish.

With a surge of adrenaline, he shoved aside the tangle of tubes and wires connected to his body.

The machines around.

him beeped frantically in protest.

---- Damien, stop! Scout stepped forward, alarmed.

But Damien swung his legs over the side of the bed, gritting his teeth as pain lanced through him, He didn't care.

All he could think about was her surviving in that forsaken place.noveldrama

It freezes to death at night.

And the darkness, is strangling.

She didn't deserve it..

Not for saving his life.

Damien, listen, Scout pleaded.

L will talk to Lordie.

You're not in any condition to Get out of my way, Damien snarled, pushing past him.

The doctors rushed forward, their protests a flurry of panicked voices, but Damien didnt stop.

He grabbed a crutch leaning against the wall and limped toward the door, his body trembling with effort but fueled by