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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.

happened last night? Is Em alive? Oh, please,

southern wing, a wave of relief washed over her when she saw no

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

to cover her mouth as she let out

She had failed her

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 with her own if

bag of

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 were put to sleep, Aekeira, so stop blaming yourself," Madam Livia interjected.

they carefully moved Emeriel, Madam Livia continued, "Lord Vladya did not want you to do anything that might

suddenly dawned on her that Madam Livia seemed

nodded.

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closely, waiting for her to

spared her a glance. "I have known for some days now. You do not see me

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

She couldn't understand why it broke

Ackcira asked as Madam Livia tended to Em's intimate areas, relieved to discover no

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

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

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