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Chapter 23

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.

night? Is Em alive? Oh, please,

the southern wing, a wave of relief washed over her

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

to cover her mouth as she let out

Em. She had failed

down beside Em and sobbing sorrowfully. Her fingers moved gently, offering soothing touches to her sister's arm. "I am so sorry, Em. I failed you." The door opened and Aekeira quickly rose, ready to shield her sister's body

bag of herbs. "Is she

the rhythmic rise and fall of Emeriel's chest. "I fell asleep, Madam Livia. I do not know how I managed to sleep through the night while Em suffered." "You

Madam Livia continued, "Lord Vladya did not want you to do anything that might put your sister's life in danger, so he

Madam Livia seemed unfazed by the fact that Emeriel was

Livia nodded.

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closely, waiting for her to say

You do not see me rushing to report her, so you might want to

to Em's wounds, cleaning her and applying potions to her injuries.

did the beast target Em specifically? She couldn't

intimate areas, relieved to discover no

to its confinement in the early hours of the morning Lord Vladya had the

Does he know about Em's secret?" Aekeira's

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