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No, Brent did not know it. He had no idea how he looked for there were no mirrors in the vampire prince’s rooms since they never used them themselves. His confidence was not the best ever since the war and with all those injuries he sustained to the head, he had completely forgotten what his previous life was like. All he knew was his life now, all he wanted was Axel, and he was the only source of his happiness so he clung onto him desperately.
He was overjoyed when complimented, the happiness shining from his face as he bit a corner of his lip and looked at Axel with glittering eyes which wept as he shut his lids, then laid his head on the other’s chest “I- ah- I love you Axel. I will never leave you- only death can take me away from you.”
He didn’t realize it, but being out in such a cold, stormy weather had him turning feverish. His forehead was not hot because he was blushing, he was getting weaker and had to bolt upright, coughing into his fist as he looked away. This scared him, for illness was a sure sign of impending death in these times. He may have spoken too soon.
He smiled as he saw the look on Brent’s face and how happy the other was at his words, he put his hand on Brent’s and kissed his softly before resting his forehead against the others. “I love you too Brent. And I will never leave you either, well…..unless I am killed.” He said chuckling with the last few words.
As he bolted upright and coughed he was worried, he knew how easily humans could get sick and quickly that could lead to death. He got out of bed and got a glass of water for him before getting one of his guards to get the doctor. “Its okay….It might just be a cough.” He told him the look of worry still on his face.