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Chapter 72

A Urekai maid came out and escorted him inside. Emeriel followed without question.

His eyes were immediately drawn to the soaring ceiling, supported by ornate stone columns, giving the space an airy yet imposing ambiance. The floor was a seamless expanse of polished marble, veined with gold. In the center, a large Persian П in rich colors caught his attention.

An enormous fireplace dominated one wall, its mantel carved from a single block of marble, a fire crackling within. Nearby, floor-to-ceiling windows draped in heavy brocade curtains offered a view of the royal gardens: It was the grandest and most magnificent living room Emeriel had ever seen in a royal residence.

"Come." The maid led him through twists and turns of passageways until they stopped at a closed door. "Go inside. He is expecting you"

After the maid left, Emeriel swallowed tightly then opened the door, entering the grand study. Behind the large wooden desk. Grand Lord Vladya sat, engrossed in writing on his scroll.

Lord Vladya paused, glancing up at him

Emeriel bowed. "My Lord."

Lord Vladya abandoned his scroll, the chair drawing back with a distinct sound as he rose. With steady and regal movements, the grand lord closed the distance between them.

Emeriel resisted the urge to step back, instead keeping his head lowered. Standing before him, Grand Lord Vladya scrutinized him with a watchful gaze. As if he could see straight through Emeriel.

To make matters worse, Lord Vladya bent at the waist, bringing is face close to Emeriel's, making eye contact.

Emeriel's head jerked back, his eyes widening as he swallowed tightly.

someone so small do something so big?" Lord Vladya

was talking to himself, remained

to make Daemonikai like that, Emeriel?" This one was directed at

lurched at the accusations. In this kingdom, this is how it usually begins, and ends with the accused head hanging on a spike. "I did nothing.

did something"

"No, I-"

cage at one point just to mount you. And a few days ago, it broke free to take you away from court and keep you to himself. Why?" Lord Vladyn pulled away slightly. "Ihave asked

now. The room

not care how you do it. I do not care what you are doing at all. I

focus. That certainly wasn't what

will have you know, it is

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to be connected to you. I feel foolish even entertaining the thought, but His eyes locked onto Emeriel's, revealing a raw pain in them. "If there is even a chance, no matter how slim, that he could. regain his sanity, I would

icy coldness, now hore a look of unmistakable naked pain that shocked Emeriel.

to remain close to him," Lord Vladya stated. "From this point forward, your duty will be to feed the beast. I will inform the soldiers accordingly, to ensure your safe passage. I want you out of harm's way. Until I see whether or not you can help Daemonikai, you are not allowed to die. Do

request. Why would Emeriel

Apart from setting you free, you may make one request

widened

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