THE GENERAL'S DISGRACED HEIR

His words hung in the air for a moment, and he felt a pang of unease twist within him. "When I almost died..." David started, but before he could finish, Katrina interjected, her voice cutting through the quiet like a sharp blade.

"David, apart from your other ridiculous abilities, you also gained an ability that basically made you a seer. We all know," she stated matter-of-factly, leaving David momentarily stunned.

He blinked, surprised. It wasn\'t that what she said wasn\'t true—it was absolutely nonsense—but he had only ever confessed that truth to one of them. His eyes drifted towards Seraphina, whose knowing gaze met his sapphire blue ones.

"What?" Seraphina huffed defensively as David\'s questioning look bore into her. "It was the right call to tell them, or they would have eaten you alive by now if not for me," she puffed her chest with a self-satisfied smirk, standing her ground.

David couldn\'t help but let out a small chuckle, despite the gravity of the situation. In hindsight, Seraphina had probably made the right decision. If they hadn\'t known, things might have spiralled out of control long ago. Now, though, it was time to tell them the most important truth—the one that weighed heavily on his heart.

"I know things," he said, his voice softer but filled with a deep seriousness. "I wish I could be with all of you, cherishing every moment we have together, but... I can\'t just turn a blind eye to what\'s coming."

The weight of his words sank into the group. His chest rose and fell as he exhaled, feeling the overwhelming burden of the truth he had read. His eyes, shadowed by the weight of destiny, scanned the women around him. He could see their worry, their confusion, and their longing for him to not leave them.

Katrina, always the first to think, took the initiative. She crossed the small distance between them, her arms wrapping tightly around him. Her soft, ample chest pressed against his face, and David found himself inhaling her familiar, calming scent. It was a gesture of comfort, something that soothed the storm inside him.

"You don\'t have to face it alone," she whispered, her voice a soft murmur into his hair.

David closed his eyes, taking in the warmth and reassurance that came with her embrace. But even as Katrina held him, he knew that what lay ahead was something only he could confront. Still, in that brief moment, surrounded by the women who had given him so much strength, David felt a sliver of peace. For now, they were together, and that would have to be enough.

David tightened his embrace around Katrina\'s waist, lifting his head to speak, "But—" Before he could get the words out, Shay, ever blunt, cut in with a knowing look.

"We all know," she said, surprising David once again.

"Know what?" he asked, genuinely confused this time.

Shay met his gaze without hesitation. "That we\'re weak."

The truth hit David hard. It was the one thing he had been avoiding, the one admission he didn\'t want to make. Before he could respond, Katrina\'s fingers slid through his white hair, her touch gentle yet firm.

"You don\'t have to sugar-coat it, David," she said softly. "We\'ve all talked beforehand."

"Talked beforehand?" David raised an eyebrow, now more curious than before. "Without me?"

Katrina smiled, and her expression was both knowing and affectionate. "Come on, you didn\'t really think we wouldn\'t discuss our futures, did you?"

Seraphina, her dark eyes shimmering, chimed in next. "And don\'t even think we\'re going to tell you everything we talked about. That\'s a secret." She teased, her finger resting playfully against her plum-colored lips.

David found himself momentarily mesmerized by her smile. For once, he allowed himself a moment of clarity—a moment to realize just how much had truly changed. Seraphina, once the ruthless slaughterer of her kin, a tyrant of the underworld, was now standing by his side, his lover, having found peace and warmth that her former life never offered. He had altered the course of her future in a way he had never imagined.

But his musings were interrupted when Vivian spoke up, her voice filled with determination. "I want to get stronger," she declared. "If that means I\'ll spend the rest of my days by your side, then I\'ll do whatever it takes."

Shay nodded in agreement, her teasing tone slipping back into place. "We all want to get stronger, to be with you him, baby." Her voice was playful as she nudged Vivian, lightening the mood.

Vivian wasn\'t about to let her get the upper hand, though. "Speak for yourself," she shot back, narrowing her eyes playfully at Shay. "You\'re the one who cried during our talks."

Shay\'s expression faltered for a split second before she protested, "That was supposed to be a secret!" Her tone was half-complaint, half-laughter, which only made the other women chuckle.

The tension that had initially filled the air now dissipated, replaced with the warmth of camaraderie. Even David felt the weight lifting slightly from his shoulders. But then, Seraphina, always the one to get straight to the point, asked the most important question.

"How can we get stronger?" she asked, her voice filled with resolve. "How can we help you?"

David looked at each of them—his partners, his companions, his lovers. They weren\'t just here for him; they were here to walk the same path, to grow stronger, to face whatever challenges the future held. His heart swelled with emotion, and for a moment, he found himself speechless. Stay connected with m-v l|e-NovelBin

David never planned on dying back on Earth. In fact, it had been the last thing on his mind. Yet here he was, grateful for a second chance at life—a chance that had given him far more than he ever could have imagined. Among the surprises, love had been the most unexpected. It was something that had been painfully absent in his previous life, and now, he would be damned if he let the end of the world take it away from him.

His thoughts grew sharper, his resolve hardening as a plan started forming in his mind. His eyes narrowed with purpose. "After the trials, I plan to leave for Lysora County," he began, his tone serious. "Seraphina, on the other hand, will be leaving for the countryside, to the family mansion."

Seraphina blinked, clearly confused. "I am?" she asked, her eyes searching his face for an explanation.

David met her gaze with a knowing look, and then it hit her. "You still remember the main reason I spared you, right?" His words were a subtle reminder of their unfinished business.

Realization dawned on Seraphina\'s face, and she bit her lip in frustration, though her expression was still alluring. "I\'m not the one who filled my head with other things," she teased, her voice sultry, eyes locked on David. The seductive undertone wasn\'t lost on him, but he coughed to maintain his composure.

Shaking off the distraction, David stood up and moved out of Katrina\'s embrace. His voice took on a commanding tone, signalling the seriousness of his next words. "I want everyone to go with Seraphina." His decision was final, and though it shocked the group, he knew it was necessary.

Katrina\'s family had served the De Gor house for generations, but he could see the determination in her eyes. She was ready to break away, to stand on her own and forge her path. The others felt the same way, and David could sense their readiness to embrace the next chapter of their lives.

"I\'ll guide you," David promised, his voice filled with conviction. "And I\'ll make you stronger than you ever imagined." The air was thick with emotion as they listened, each of them taking his words to heart.

"For now, get some rest," David continued, shifting the tone of the conversation. "Luna, guard them, and tell Draven to assist you." His instructions were clear, and as Luna nodded, her form already blending into the shadows, the others began to relax.

Just when they thought he was finished, David stepped onto the stone ledge of the balcony, startling everyone. His hands slid into his pockets, and before anyone could stop him, he flashed them a devilish grin.

"I have something that needs my attention," he said casually, as if he wasn\'t about to do something completely insane. "But we\'ll meet again soon."

And with that, he fell backward, disappearing from their sight as he plunged into the night below. The wind rushed past him, his body freefalling, while the women stood on the balcony, frozen in shock.

Katrina blinked, breaking the stunned silence. "What kind of lunatic have we fallen in love with?" she asked aloud, though her words held a hint of admiration.

As the group gathered on the ledge, peering into the darkness where David had vanished, one thing was clear: life with him would never be predictable.