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ater, the pain had somewhat subsided, thanks to whatever Madam Livia had given him, he lay on the bed, topless, while Amie hovered nearby and as Madam Livia mixed some leaves in a bowl.

"You should do your best to avoid Mistress Sinai, Emeriel," Madan Livia advised. "Do everything you can to avoid becoming her target..

"I had no idea she had arrived, Madam, I swear. I greeted her as soon as I realized, but according to her, it was already too late Emeriel recalled the searing pain of the whip slicing into back As Malam Livia applied herbs to his wounds and wrapped them in cloth. "It may sound absurd, but It felt as though slae specifically targeted me. I have not done anything to incur her grudge or wrath." Madam Livia remained silent, but her mind was clearly at work

"Here, drink this, the woman eventually said, handing Emeriel cup filled with a bitter concoction.

His face scrunched up, and he promptly returned the empty wooden cup.

"Get some rest. I know you must be tired. I will inform your slave master that you have been relieved of your duties for the rest of the day."

Emeriel's eyes widened with surprise. "Are you allowed to do that he asked in disbelief. Slaves being whipped was normal. He had never expected to receive any respite from his duties.

Do not worry about it. Simply get some rest, Madam Livia offered no further explanation.

Grateful for her kindness, Emeriel thanked her. And with a sigh of relief, be allowed his head to rest on the pillow and closed his eyes.

A thought suddenly struck him, causing his eyes to snap open. 7 have been meaning to ask you for something," he hesitated, feeling his cheeks grow warm.

"Okay, what is it?"

"I need some of those pills that can prevent pregnancy." Emeriel's words rushed out in a flurry. "The beast. um. You remember what happened t-that night. I need to make sure I do pot...um... conceive from it or anything."

His request was met with shocked silence. The bedchamber was filled with uncomfortable stillness.

Then, Madam Livia's astonishment transformed into laughter. Genuine and full-blown.

first time Emeriel had ever heard the head maid laugh and the crinkles around her eyes made her appear more

funny?"

apologize for the laughter, Madam Livia finally spoke, trying to compose herself. "First of all, their beast form cannot impregnate a female. You need to take a knot in order to conceive, and

their species. "Moreover, Urekai rarely give birth." The older woman wiped the tears in has fertility issues. Couples often

rather sad. It explained a

a few.

lived for two thousand years, and

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have absolutely nothing to worry

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even in full heat, and he

conceiving" She paused still amused. "However, if it makes you feel better, I will give you the pills after your

there was truly no need for the pills, but Emeriel nlded,

later, Emeriel was

night had triggered memories that irred within

him down, the cruel thrusts of his organ plundering in and out of his trembling channel as if the creature had every right to claim him. Take him, Own him. Moisture pooled

world is wrong with me? Why does my mind constantly dwell on a beast that had caused me immense pain? Why am

been a week since Emeriel's whipping when he was

assignments when given the chance, but the slave -master's glare shut him up. He

gathering at the

be paired with Amic, she

them. Urekai males occupied each table, some sipping ale, others engaged in card games. Tankards of

their conversations. The tavern was bustling tonight. Every step drew more eyes upon them as

in a louder voice, the male called

summoned. However, with all those eyes fixed on him, he couldn't afford

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