Blood spat out of his mouth, trailing down his chin, and more spilled out of his stomach. He groaned and fell limp to the ground. He pressed his hand against his injury, and he could tell this was the end. His eyes welled up in tears, and his vision began to blur.

With a sigh, he began to accept his end, knowing he saved the woman he loves. That’s all he ever wanted—Rogue to be safe, alive, and healthy.