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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.

heard the head maid laugh and the crinkles around her eyes made her appear

funny?" Emeriel asked,

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 they can only knot in their male

is rather legendary how their species. "Moreover, Urekai rarely give birth." The older woman wiped the tears in has fertility issues. Couples often take an average of twenty-to-forty years or more to have children. Many of them try for children for

found the revelation.. rather sad. It

a few.

had lived for two thousand years, and yet they

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dear, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.

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not even in full

you feel better, I will give

no need for the

minutes later, Emeriel

about that night had

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 between his legs. His

mind constantly dwell on a

whipping when he was reassigned to the tavern again as

even suggesting alternative work assignments when given the chance, but the slave -master's glare shut him up. He had no other

a weekend gathering at the tavern, and they needed

was fortunate to be paired with Amic,

each table, some sipping ale, others engaged in card games. Tankards of ale and goblets of wine were raised in toasts, while storytelling and minstrel music

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

again," Emeriel overheard someone mutter. Then, in a louder voice, the male called out, "Come here,

not to be the one summoned. However, with all those eyes fixed on him, he couldn't afford

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