the protagonist dies in this chapter

[Laruku Tears]

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I say done!



Yeah, he said quietly, and it was sincere this time. Or at least, as sincere as he could ever be with screams in his head and the gash across his throat that labeled him a monster and a child killer. It would be safer to break her heart, for her to hate him, than it was to have to live with the uncertainty of her safety. Laruku had spent his entire life being weak, but even now, he couldn't be the stronger person and let her go on without him. He would likely always believe that she was better off without him; even if she stayed in the pack, living with Ahren wasn't such a bad alternative, was it? But he couldn't push her away anymore. And he hoped that decision wouldn't kill her.



Yeah, the father repeated, It's okay.

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