Lucian's POV
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His first instinct before the laser beam hit was to grab his sister and shove her to safety, using his body as a shield.
BOOM!
The blast hit, sending smoke and debris billowing off the makeshift stage. Lucian gritted his teeth as the ringing sound from the blast lingered in his eardrums.
But then he opened his eyes, a chill running down his spine when he realised something.
No…
"Elowen!" His father cried out behind them.
Lucian and Aurora turned their heads to the podium, dread surging through the former when he saw his mother lying on the floor.
Her eyes were closed and her face smothered with ash. And on her stomach was a huge black scar left behind by the blast, blood staining her gown.
The Alpha king crouched beside her, clutching her body close to himself. His lips parted with a plethora of emotions before rage finally burned through.
"Cut the broadcast!" His father snapped his head to Axel who was still below the stage. "Cut it now!"
