Set after 2.09. Merlin does magic to save Arthur's life…again. But this time, Arthur finds out. How does Arthur deal with the fact that the person he depends on and trusts the most has been keeping such a secret from him? Arthur's POV.

AU. As a convoy of warriors arrive in Camelot; requesting free reign to continue to hunt a terrible beast, secrets will be revealed in the most shocking of ways. They say that the beast came to Camelot for a reason. And why is Merlin acting so nervous?

"I will not lose you." Sometimes, magic and love isn't enough. When you're in the fight of your life, you need someone by your side. And Aven, Rena, Merlin, and Arthur may have to give up all they tried for. Sequel to Every Rose Has Its Thorn. ON HIATUS.

The long awaited sequel of "Awakening of Destiny"! Summary inside!

As a powerful sorcerer arrives in Camelot in search of Emrys, Merlin will have to defend the kingdom from the shadows. But he can only keep his magic a secret for so long before he is forced to reveal his true power and his identity to the court.