Merlin, he... told me. About his magic, about everything. And I understood everything he'd done -- for me, and for my kingdom. And... [Pauses for a moment, looking overwhelmed, but determined to just fucking say it, okay] I understood that-- he did love me. And that I loved him.
But I didn't get a chance to tell him. [Shakes his head] It seemed cruel... that he should hear that only to lose me right after.