How I Married KING Of HELL

Forgiveness

Chapter 47

As dawn's light crept over the camp, casting a soft glow on the tired but triumphant faces of her people, Emily found a quiet corner to reflect. The weight of the King's presence had finally lifted, but the toll of the battle lingered in her heart. She had defied him, but the struggle had cost her. The King's anger had stirred more than fear—it had forced her to confront her own inner darkness.

Cassius joined her, settling down beside her. His face was worn with exhaustion, but his eyes held a softness that brought her comfort. He took her hand, his warmth grounding her.

"I'm proud of you, Emily," he said, his voice gentle. "But I know this fight has left scars. You've faced more than any of us could imagine."

Emily looked down, guilt flickering through her heart. "I almost lost myself, Cassius. I let the darkness creep in. Maybe there's a part of me that isn't worthy of forgiveness."

He gently lifted her chin, meeting her gaze. "You've fought for all of us, Emily. You faced the King's wrath and resisted. That's the true strength in you, not the shadows he tried to weave into your soul."

Emily took a shaky breath, the weight of his words settling over her. She had fought for her son, for Cassius, and for the people who had stood beside her. But forgiving herself for the choices that led her here—to her pact with the King of Hell, to the bond she'd endured—was harder than she had imagined.

Mira approached, her expression kind yet firm. She held out a small, intricately carved pendant, its symbol one of resilience and hope.

"This is for you, Emily," Mira said, placing the pendant in her hand. "A reminder that forgiveness is an act of courage. You've survived trials that would break most souls. Don't let guilt be the chain that binds you now."

Emily held the pendant tightly, feeling its smooth surface under her fingers, a symbol of her journey and her strength. She looked back at Cassius and Mira, feeling a glimmer of hope.

With a deep breath, Emily spoke softly, "Thank you—for standing by me, for believing in me, even when I doubted myself." Her voice cracked, but she met their eyes, her heart full of gratitude. "I'll work to forgive myself, to be worthy of the faith you all have placed in me."

Cassius pulled her close, his arms a shield against the darkness that still lingered in her soul. Together, they would face whatever came next. Emily's journey was far from over, but with her friends beside her and a renewed sense of purpose, she felt ready to finally start healing.