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All at once, its für melted away, revealing pale human skin.

Fingers rugged, strong, and clearly male-twitched where sharp claws had been just moments earlier.

The transformation stopped.

As quickly as it had started, the shift reversed.

The male hand clenched, skin hardening, and nails grew back in long, black talons once again.

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Aekeira awoke the next morning in an unfamiliar environment, her eyes taking in the luxurious surroundings-the expensive bed, and the highly decorated bedchamber.

Confusion clouded her mind as she tried to piece together the events of the previous night. Where am I? How did I end up here?

And then, the memories came crashing back.

Aekeira threw off the blankets and hastily rose from the bed, her wild blonde hair tumbling messily over her face, obstructing her view.

With a sense of urgency, she gathered her hair into a bun as she made her way out of the golden chambers and towards the -southern wing of the citadel.

last night? Is Em alive? Oh, please,

to the southern wing, a wave of relief washed

short-lived as she beheld the sight of Emeriel lying unconscious on the floor. She was naked, marred

cover her mouth as she let out a sob. Her heart shattered in

failed Em. She had failed her

arm. "I am so sorry, Em. I failed you." The door opened and Aekeira quickly

bag

"I fell asleep, Madam Livia. I do not know how I managed to sleep through the night

not want you to do anything that might put your sister's life in danger, so he

sister? Aekeira's thoughts raced. It suddenly dawned on her that Madam Livia seemed unfazed by the fact

nodded. "I

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closely, waiting for

spared her a glance. "I have known for some days now. You do not see me rushing to report her, so you might want to

tended to Em's wounds, cleaning her and applying potions to her injuries. Aekeira eventually stopped

specifically? She couldn't understand why it broke

Em's intimate areas, relieved to discover no injuries or serious wounds, only a few

confinement in the early hours of the morning Lord Vladya had the locks changed

Does he know about Em's secret?" Aekeira's heart raced as

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