Author's Note: Here we have part 4 of my ongoing reveal arc. I hope everyone is enjoying this. Thank you to everyone who has been reviewing, alerting, and following this story. You're all awesome. Read and review!
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Chapter 49- Horror
Merlin stepped forward. Surely some explanation could fix this, some apology remove the dead look in his king's eyes.
He felt some relief as Arthur seemed to awaken. It was quickly replaced by horror.
Merlin nearly recoiled at what had replaced the expressionless stare.
There was so much pain in that expression, so much betrayal and disbelief, that Merlin almost wished for the numb look to return.
This was so much worse.
He had good reasons for the deception, but it was hard to remember them when faced with this. Now he had only one thought.
"What have I done?"