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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.

alive? Oh, please, let

of relief washed over her when she saw no

lying unconscious on the floor. She was naked, marred by bruises and

mouth

She had failed her little

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

a bag of herbs. "Is she

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

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

Livia seemed unfazed by the fact that Emeriel was a girl. "You

Livia nodded. "I

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her closely, waiting

have known for some days now. You do not see me rushing to

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

She couldn't understand why it broke

intimate areas, relieved to discover no injuries or serious wounds, only a few bruises

morning Lord Vladya had

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

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