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hapter 27

GRAND LORD VLADYA

After two full days on the road, Grand Lord Vladya desired nothing more than to recline upon his comfortable bed and. doze for the remainder of the day.

It was precisely why he detested venturing to the outskirts of Ural. But the Elder had summoned him, giving him no choice

but to answer.

Weary to his very core, he trudged along the path leading to his quarters. The sight of Sinal standing by his door caused him

to halt.

By Ukrac, how had she known he was back?

Mistress Sinai greeted him with a smile. "You have returned?

"How did you come to know of my imminent arrival?" he asked cautiously.

"I encountered your butler downstairs, my Lord," she replied, walking toward him. "How was your journey?"

He took a deep breath. "Exhausting. I need to rest."

"I have heard about the boy. Emerald, is that his name?"

Emeriel," he corrected curtly. "Not that his name holds any significance to me. What is this about?"

had taken a keen interest in him. News of him has spread throughout the fortress. Is it true? Did

Le has it

beast for centuries, and never once shown any signs of recognition, let alone fixation. What in the world

Vladya contemplated reminding her that even prior to going feral, Daemonikai had never fixated on

king, she was one of the

the boy's smell. Maybe he emits a scent that entices the beast. A scent that makes him seek it out. Our primal instincts can

do. But this? It is simply too strange. I do not

miraculous occurrence,

opened again. "You, of all people, know it does not work that way. There is no return, Once the mind

the more reason for you to know that it is implausible for the beast to desire the boy as an individual. It was likely a one time incident." He massaged his throbbing temples. "Leave me be, Sinai.

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faded

and gracefully walked away, her smile widening as her

you certain Vaz asked gently, his eyes brimming

Lord Vladya replied, and Yaz nodded. He exited through the sturdy metal gates; securing the locks behind him, leaving Lord Vladya

when exhaustion overwhelmed him.

was one of those

Vladya remained motionless as the beast circled him, growling and hissing. Suppressing his own beast, he bowed his head and tilted

his willing submission, the feral's growling ceased. It dug its claws into Vladya's side, drawing blood

beast pressed its claws deeper, pain

the feral withdrew, turned around, and retreated behind the floor-to-ceiling barricade. Only then did Vladya allow

beast. Nearly identical to

before the barricade, it settled

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