The Royal Enigma I Killed
The Day I Killed My Husband
The rain poured endlessly over Verlice Mansion.
Blood stained the marble floors.
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(The once untouchable Royal Enigma of the underworld was now kneeling in silence.)
Rain crashed violently against the windows of Verlice Mansion.
The guards standing outside did not dare breathe too loudly.
.
The Royal Enigma was angry.
The entire underworld feared Cassian Verlice.
A man capable of destroying empires with a single command.
A monster wearing elegance like a second skin.
Even silence became dangerous when he entered a room
That same terrifying man was kneeling on the blood-covered floor.
Black hair shadowed his crimson eyes.
Blood dripped slowly from his fingertips.
Yet no one present dared look directly at him.
Not because he was weak.
But because even wounded.....
Cassian Verlice still felt untouchable.
Like a king born above everyone else.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
(he lifted his eyes toward the person holding the gun. )
The only person in the world Cassian had never once lowered his head to…
except willingly.
The mansion alarms screamed endlessly in the background.
Broken bodies covered the marble floor.
But Cassian only looked at Arthur
Calmly.
Like the entire world began and ended with him
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(hands trembled violently...)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[why its hurt (touch his heart)]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“Stop looking at me like that.”
Cassian Verlice (ML)
(Cassian remained silent.)
The pressure in the room became unbearable.
Even injured, even dying.......
He still carried the aura of a ruler impossible to approach.
A Royal Enigma.
The king of the underworld.
The monster everyone feared.
Cassian only looked heartbreakingly human.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(breathing was unstable. His hands trembled violently around the weapon.)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(His chest rose unevenly as countless voices echoed inside his head.)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(“He killed your family.”)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(“He manipulated your life.”)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(He never loved you.”)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(“He trapped you with marriage.”)
Arthur Veyne (MC)
(Even the child was just another chain to trap you.” )
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*breathing became unstable.*
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*Hatred*
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*Everything twisted violently inside him.*
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*His voice cracked weakly.*
Arthur Veyne (MC)
"“Why did you do this to me…?”"
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*stared at him quietly.*
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*Not angry.*
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*Not defensive*
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*Only exhausted.*
The mansion alarms screamed endlessly in the background while broken bodies covered the floor nearby.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*only looked at Arthur.*
Hated the way Cassian always looked at him like he was something precious.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“Stop looking at me like that.”
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*Silence*
The pressure in the room became suffocating.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[still carried the terrifying aura of someone born to rule.*]
A monster feared by the entire underworld
He only looked heartbreakingly human.
Arthur’s grip tightened painfully around the gun
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“You killed my family"
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*His voice shook violently.*
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“You ruined my life.”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“You made me lose everything.”
*pain flickered through Cassian’s crimson eyes.*
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[Slowly, he stepped closer instead of backing away.*]
The gun pressed harder against his chest.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[smiled faintly.*]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“If killing me will finally let you breathe again…”
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[His deep voice softened dangerously.*]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
".... Then do it"
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*[Pupils shook violently*]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Why was Cassian. Still acting like this? ]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Why wasn't he defending himself?
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Why wasn't he angry?
Arthur Veyne (MC)
"STOP IT"
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*[Screamed]**
*The gunshot echoed throughout the mamantion *
Silence followed immediately after
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[body swayed slightly*]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[A dark red stain slowly spread across his black shirt*
]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*[froze]*.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
*[The gun slipped from his trembling fingers and hit the floor loudly.*]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“…Cassian?
*[The Royal Enigma looked down at the blood covering his chest before slowly lifting his eyes back toward Arthur ]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[He smiled*.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[A small, tired smile Arthur had never truly noticed before.]
*
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[Cassian raised a shaking hand toward Arthur’s face.*
]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
*[His cold fingers brushed gently against Arthur’s cheek
*]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“You finally looked at me…”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[heart stopped*]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[ collapsed forward into Arthur's arms.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“Cassian—?
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[immediately grabbed him desperately].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Warm blood soaked through his hands within seconds].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“No no no…”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Panic consumed him instantly].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“Someone help!”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“CASSIAN!”
For the first time in years
The king of the underworld did not answer him.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[entire body shook violently.]
A video automatically began playing on the broken floor.
Lucian Cross appeared on screen.
Arthur frowned weakly before pressing play completely.
And his entire world shattered.
Lucian had used him from the beginning.
The evidence flooded endlessly across the screen.
Cassian protecting Arthur’s family secretly.
Cassian destroying enemies behind the scenes to keep Arthur safe.
Cassian refusing to retaliate even after Arthur betrayed him repeatedly.
Cassian preserving recordings about their unborn child—
Their child Arthur had believed was part of a trap.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[vision blurred violently].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[voice broke completely].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[His trembling hands tightened around Cassian desperately.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“I was wrong…”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Tears finally spilled uncontrollably from his eyes].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“I was wrong…”
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[remained motionless in his arms]
Arthur suddenly remembered the tiny heartbeat he once rejected.
The family he destroyed with his own hands.
A broken sound escaped his throat
Gunshots echoed behind him.
Lucian stood there coldly with a gun in his hand.
“You were useful while it lasted.”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[stared at him numbly.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[He laughed weakly]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[A shattered, hopeless laugh.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Of course.]
He had been a fool until the very end.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[looked back down at Cassian’s pale face].
The terrifying Royal Enigma who once ruled the entire underworld now lay silently in his arms.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[lowered his forehead against Cassian’s cold shoulder and closed his eyes].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“If there is another life…”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[His voice cracked violently.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“I’ll love you correctly this time.”
[Another gunshot rang out.]
Darkness swallowed everything.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[gasped sharply.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Warm breath brushed against his neck].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Strong arms held his waist possessively beneath tangled sheets.]
For a moment, his mind remained blank.
A familiar scent wrapped around him violently.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Slowly…]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[His trembling eyes lifted.]
Dim golden lights illuminated the luxurious bedroom weakly.
Clothes scattered across the floor.
The air still carried traces of alcohol, pheromones, and something dangerously intimate.
Cassian Verlice slept silently.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Sleeping]
Arthur’s entire body trembled violently.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Impossible
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭This was impossible.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[His gaze slowly moved toward the]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭11:47 PM.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[💭1st September]
Their first wedding anniversary.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[breathing stopped completely.]
Because he remembered this night.
And what happened after Cassian dragged him back from the hotel suite.
Arthur’s face turned red instantly.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭No no no....
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭This was the beginning.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭The night that I destroyed everything.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[arm tightened around Arthur instinctively in his sleep.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[💭Like he was afraid Arthur would disappear.]
Arthur stared at him with shattered eyes.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Cassian was alive.
A Different Arthur
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[woke with a sharp breat]💨
Warmth surrounded him immediately.
Heavy silk sheets.
Dim candlelight.
And strong arms wrapped tightly around his waist.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[His body froze]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Slowly, he lifted his eyes]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[And met crimson ones staring directly at him.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[breathing stopped.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Silver hair fell carelessly over Cassian’s forehead, his usually composed appearance slightly ruined as if he had been awake for a long time.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Watching him.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[chest tightened painfully.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Because the last time he saw those eyes........ ]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[They were losing light beneath his sword].
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[gaze narrowed slightly.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“…Why are you looking at me like that?”❄️
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[immediately looked away.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Too dangerous.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[If he kept staring, he might break down completely.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Memories crashed violently inside his head.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[The betrayal.
The lies.
The execution hall.
Blood staining white marble.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[And smiling weakly despite dying.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
"I never hated you, Arthur."
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[fingers trembled beneath the blanket].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭No no no
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭This couldn’t be real.
But Cassian’s warmth against him was real.
The steady heartbeat beneath Arthur’s hand was real.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭He was alive.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[suddenly moved before thinking and grabbed Cassian’s sleeve tightly.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[stiffened immediately.]
Because for an entire year of marriage—
Arthur never reached for him first.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[slowly looked down at Arthur’s hand gripping him.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Then back at Arthur’s face.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Suspicion appeared instantly in his crimson eyes.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“…Arthur.”❄️
Arthur Veyne (MC)
realized what he had done and froze internally.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭In this timeline
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭I still hated Cassian.
Or at least… he pretended to.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[quickly lowered his gaze.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭If Cassian notices too much too early, things will change unpredictably.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭Cassian was terrifyingly observant.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[forced his expression calm despite his chaotic emotions.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“…I had a nightmare,” he whispered softly.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[stared at him silently.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Clearly unconvinced.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[could almost feel the suspicion radiating from him.]
Because this was strange.
Arthur hated touching him.
Hated sleeping close to him.
Even their conversations were cold and distant most days.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[suddenly lifted Arthur’s chin slowly.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[heartbeat stumbled.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[eyes searched his face carefully.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“What nightmare?” [asked quietly.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[throat tightened.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
💭A nightmare where I killed you.
Instead, he lowered his eyes slightly and answered:
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“…I saw you dying.”
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[froze].
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[immediately realized those words were too honest].
But before suspicion deepened further—
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[leaned forward suddenly and buried his face against Cassian’s shoulder].
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[stiffened completely.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[shut his eyes tightly.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
💭He wasn’t acting.
He genuinely needed this.
Needed proof Cassian was alive.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[slowly placed a hand against Arthur’s back.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Carefully]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Almost cautiously.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[As if afraid this moment would disappear.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“…You’re strange today,” [murmured.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[chest tightened painfully.]
Because Cassian was right.
The old Arthur would never do this.
Never seek comfort from him.
[forced a small shaky breath]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
“I’m tired,” [whispered quietly.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[didn’t answer immediately.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[could feel his gaze lingering heavily on him.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Watching.]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Thinking]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Suspicious]
Cassian Verlice (ML)
[Then suddenly pulled Arthur closer against his chest possessively.]
Just enough to remind Arthur who he belonged to.
Cassian Verlice (ML)
“If this is another way to manipulate me,” [softly near his ear,]
“you should stop now.”
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[eyes widened slightly.]
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[Pain pierced through him instantly.]
Because in his previous life.....
That was exactly what Cassian believed in the end.
That Arthur could never truly care for him.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[fingers unconsciously tightened against Cassian’s clothes again.]
And that tiny movement made Cassian go silent.
Because it felt desperate.
Arthur Veyne (MC)
[quickly hid his expression against Cassian before he noticed too much].
But one thing terrified Arthur most....
Cassian was already starting to notice.
And Cassian Verlice was not someone easily deceived.
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