“I love you, Salem,” she whispered. When his father’s command wouldn’t allow him to respond, the King laughed and ordered, “Speak, Blackwell.” “I love you,” Salem choked out. “I’m sorry you ever met me. I’ll never forgive myself.” “Please…” she swallowed with effort, “… please, don’t forget me.” “Never.” “You promise?” she pleaded. “I swear, Angel,” he avowed.
