Stone Circle The circle of life

He could hear the fear in her voice, and he wanted nothing more than to right himself, snuggle up to her, and promise her he'd be there forever. But, the strength he had was leaving him, so much so that he could barely life his head. He wouldn't whine in defeat; he would accept what he's done.

I'm so... sorry... I promised... I'd... never leave... you, he said, his voice weak. I love... you...always, he added, a sudden cough expelling blood from his mouth. Tell our... children... I love... them, too, he asked of her. He took a deep breath, the last one, and the pain was gone. The last thing he saw was Valette, the love of his life. He hated her hurting, hated leaving her, but he knew there was nothing he could do now. He made a fatal mistake, one he would never be able to make up to her. He didn't even have time to wonder how long she would hate him for doing this to her. He hated himself for it. 

This is my last post. Open to all, if it's okay with @Valette