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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.

Is Em alive? Oh, please, let her

the southern wing, a wave of relief

as she beheld the sight of Emeriel lying unconscious on the

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

had failed Em. She had failed her

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

carrying a bag of herbs. "Is she awake

I managed to sleep through the night while Em suffered."

want you to do anything that might

on her that Madam Livia seemed unfazed

nodded.

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watched her closely, waiting for

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

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

Em specifically? She couldn't understand why

beast now?" Ackcira asked as Madam Livia tended to Em's intimate areas, relieved to discover no injuries or serious wounds, only a few bruises in that

returned to its confinement in the early hours of the morning Lord Vladya had the locks changed and reinforced," Madam

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

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