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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?

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

she beheld the sight of Emeriel lying unconscious

Aekeira's eyes, her hands flying to cover her mouth as she let out a sob. Her heart shattered in her

failed Em. She had failed her little

arm. "I am so sorry, Em. I failed you."

bag of

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

Emeriel, Madam Livia continued, "Lord Vladya did not want you to do anything that might put your sister's

Madam Livia seemed unfazed by the fact that

Livia nodded.

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closely, waiting

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

cleaning her and applying potions to her injuries. Aekeira eventually stopped crying, wiping

the beast target Em specifically? She couldn't understand why it broke free

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

confinement in the early hours of the morning Lord Vladya

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

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