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Fic: Forbidden (7/?) (M)

Author’s note: This chapter comes with a couple of warnings. It might be the darkest thing I’ve ever written, but since extreme darkness squicks me out, I think this is reasonable considering the universe. So graphic violence and character death, FYI. I think it ends on a hopeful note though. Enjoy!

Summary: She is an Amazon. He is Greek. She is a princess. He is captured in battle. An ancient Amazonian tradition brings them together but their love is forbidden. This is their story.

Graphic Credit: @captainswan-with-love​

Also posted: FF.net / AO3

Chapter 7

Killian grasped her elbow, gently
pulling Emma into his arms. Dressed, cloaks tied at the neck, lightly
armed, he needed to hold her one last time before they took this
plunge. Needed to feel her softness, her love. Emma seemed to share
his yearning, clinging to him tightly. The night was not as dark as
they would have wished, the waxing moon dangerously close to being
full. There was nothing for it; they needed to escape. Now.

“I love you,” he said hoarsely, his
throat threatening to close up. The mere act of leaving put her and
their child in danger and it was killing him. “No matter what
happens, know that I will always
love you, Emma.”

Tears stung her
eyes, arms tightening around his neck. “Don’t,” she pleaded.
“Don’t say goodbye.”

She was fighting so
hard to be strong; he never loved her more than in that moment.
Tenderly, he lifted her chin. “I made you a promise, Princess. I
intend to keep it.”

“You better.”

He smiled. “I
have no doubt you’ll march down to the Underworld and flog me if I do
not.”

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