"Aim higher, jaan," I whispered, my head lolling back. "The heart is higher." "Why didn't you stop me?!" she wailed, pressing her hands to my wound. "Because," I murmured, my eyes fluttering shut. "I think... I think you're the only justice I deserve." I wanted to tell her to put them on. But as the darkness swallowed me whole, only one thought remained, terrifying and absolute. I finally fell in love with my wife. And all it took was her knife in my gut. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING ⚠️ Verdict & Venom is a dark royal romance that deals with mature and potentially triggering themes. Reader discretion is strongly advised. This story contains: 🩸 Graphic Violence & Injury (Detailed scenes of blood, stabbing, and physical combat). ⚔️ Vigilante Justice (Morally grey protagonist, murder, and torture of criminals). 💔 Past Trauma (References to childhood physical abuse and sexual trauma). 🤰 Pregnancy-Related Distress (High-stakes situations involving pregnancy). 🌫️ Mental Health (Panic attacks, PTSD, anxiety, and toxic family dynamics). 🔥 Explicit Sexual Content & Strong Language. Please protect your peace before reading. This is not a fairytale; it is a tragedy until it becomes a romance.