I WILL DIE FOR YOU
HALI'S POV
"King Water?"
I looked back. Khal was there, standing. A huge smile with my white teeth could be seen in my expression.
"You don't freaking call me King Water." I chuckled as I leaned my arms on his shoulder. I dragged him towards the veranda, watching the magical view of the Alpha King's World.
I froze when I recognized he was staring at me for a bit long now. "Why are you gazing at me?"
"You look… happy?" He sounded curious.
"It doesn't matter." I tapped his shoulder. "So how's the planning?"
"Difficult. Raiden said we should hurry. As long as my mother takes a long time there, her life will be more dangerous."
"Let's attack them tomorrow."
"Raiden said always think."
"Yeah, I wasn't thinking and he does." I shook my head in disbelief. Even my friend was into him. The most perfect king.
"Can I have a favor with you?"
"Anything."
"Don't hurt Zarya."
My mouth could not say any word. It would be normal for her to be hurt. I was not the man for her.
"I'm begging you." Khal's eyes have never been so emotional. It was usual for him to taje care of her.
"I think you should go back to-"
"I swear, Hali, even though you are the Alpha King of Water and I can't punch, I will punch your face."
Okay. That was freaking bad. I hated someone hitting my face. It was my most captivating part of the body. My handsomeness would decrease.
"Got it, King Water."
A sad smile was established on my face. "If I caused pain to her. I mean it…" I paused and showed him my sincerity. "I will not do things unfavorable to her security."
I turned my back at him and walked forward. "I will die for her."
*****
As I expected, a slap would land on my face from the moment I stomped on my mother's chamber.
"How dare you leave the Elemental Kingdom and take a vacation!" Queen Haliana slapped me again. "You should be working on killing the alpha kings! Not fucking random women in the Human World!"
I liked to defend myself. I was not there for pleasure. I was there for my friends, but even they would be harmed once I spelled out.
"You are the next Higher King! Work for it!" She was about to slap me again when I grabbed her wrist.
"Is power the only thing that matters to you?" The tears condensed at the corner of my eyes. "I am your son! I'm not a puppy!"
"Being a Higher King is for your own good!" She giggled when she took her wrist to me.
"No! It's good for you! I don't want to be a king! I don't like this title!"
Because of this, I can't be with the woman I want.
She held my chin up. "Everything is in your hand. All you need to do is to hold it tighter. Kill those bastards and grab the throne."
"Kill those bastards? I am the bastard! Not them!"
If they think that Froy was the product of his father's cheating and Khal was the product of abuse. I was the worst.
I am the product of abuse, too, but my difference with Khal, his mother loves him. There is one person who fought for him, even though it was so hard to accept the truth.
Me? My father does not like me. My mother cursed me. They both motherfucking loathed me for not doing anything since I was born.
Pyro's mother and the Higher King's overloading love were visible.
Raiden, his whole family was so proud of him, although he made mistakes at times, he was still perfect for them.
Colden, everyone loves him. Kind, generous, every good attitude was possessed by him.
Zephyrus, nobody would hate him, except my father, but it was occasional. That was when Zephyrus joked at things, even in serious gatherings.
"Why did you hate me so bad?" The tears rolled from my eyes. The truth was, I did not like the situation. I always told Zarya not to cry, but it was heavy. I could not handle the heaviness.
"You know why." She gritted her teeth. "Kill one of the alphas. If you didn't do it… I will kill your friend, the one you bring here."
Khal? How did he know that he was here? No way! She would rather cut my cock first before hurting my best friend!
I moved my head up and down. "Try it, Mother." I emphasized the word 'mother.'
Try it and you will regret it for the rest of your life.
"Choose one to kill and Zarya will be safe."
My body froze in shock. This was the biggest fear I hid for so long. Kastrid's death was her plan. I did not kill Raiden when she commanded. She had another way to push me to do it.
I never said a word. I left her with my clenching jaw.
"Hey, Hali!" I passed by Zephyrus when he saw me in the huge luxurious hallway.
Not Zarya. Not her.
She arrived at the Elemental Kingdom with her broken heart. She would leave the Elemental Kingdom with a happy heart. I should have another plan. Marrying Colden would not help. Her mission to avenge her family should be successful as quickly as it could, so she could go away.
Go far from me. From the disaster maker.
When I reached my chamber, it was unbelievable that Zarya was there, placing an egg pie on my side table.
"Exactly, you are here. You miss egg pi-" Her word cut when I hugged her so tight. I brushed her hair as I buried my face in her neck. She was startled for a second. Then, she embraced me back. She touched my back up and down. My hug turned tightly as I heard my mother's voice inside my head.
All my life, I have been scared of her. If she acts against Zarya, I will overcome my fright and stand brave and proud beside Zarya.
I stared at Zarya's face. I always wanted to say something, but I ended up silent. It took me a second to compose and strongly talk.
"Every single thing in my life is wrong. You are the only one right." I fixed our lips together. She was so shocked by my actions.
"What's going on?" She gazed directly into my eyes. I shook my head in a response to her question. I embraced her one more time. Tighter.
"No one can tear you apart. No one… and if there is… I will die for you."