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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.

happened last night? Is Em alive? Oh, please, let her be

the door to the southern wing, a wave of relief washed over her when she saw no sign of the

the sight of Emeriel lying unconscious on the floor. She

mouth as

She

her sister's arm. "I am so sorry, Em. I failed

bag of herbs. "Is

to sleep through the night while Em suffered." "You were put to sleep, Aekeira, so stop blaming

Madam Livia continued, "Lord Vladya did not want you to do

her that Madam Livia seemed unfazed by

Livia nodded. "I

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waiting

now. You do

to her injuries. Aekeira eventually stopped crying, wiping her tears. She had

She couldn't understand why it broke free to harm her

as Madam Livia tended to Em's intimate areas, relieved to discover no injuries or serious wounds,

morning Lord

Em's secret?" Aekeira's heart

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