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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.

maid laugh and the crinkles around her eyes made

so funny?" Emeriel asked,

Emeriel. I 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

fertility issues. Couples often take an average of twenty-to-forty years or more to have children. Many of them try for children

found the revelation.. rather sad.

a few.

years, and yet they either had no children or

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my dear, you have absolutely

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even in full heat, and

it makes you feel better, I will give you the pills

need for the pills, but Emeriel nlded, nonetheless. "Thank

few minutes later, Emeriel was

had triggered memories that irred

the beast's rough edges pinning 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

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

since Emeriel's whipping when he

even suggesting alternative work assignments when given the

was a weekend gathering at the tavern,

paired with Amic,

entered the inn with Amie trailing behind him, all eyes turned towards them. Urekai males occupied each table, some sipping ale, others engaged in card games. Tankards of ale and goblets of wine were raised in

their conversations. The tavern was bustling tonight. Every step drew more

overheard someone mutter. Then, in a louder voice, the male called out,

with all those

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