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was male enough to acknowledge that his willpower alone wasn't enough.

Even he, proud and dominant as he was, could admit he needed help when it came to the girl. He had tried to resist, had tried to pull himself back from his obsession, but he failed every time. Arkira lingered in his thoughts like a shadow he couldn't escape, and Vladya No, he needed something stronger. A push. A reason to stop. And what better way to create that reason than to give his word?

His word was his bond, after all. Once given, it was unbreakable

"You must choose one option, Vladya said, leaning forward slightly. "The sexual satisfaction of the beast is crucial in maintaining his composure. Without it, he breaks free and goes on a rampage. If I were to remove your sister from her role of servicing the beast sexually, you must understand that you would fully take on that responsibility."

His words slow and measured, he continued. "So, the first option is quite challenging. But if you were to choose the other option. I would cease touching Aekeira from this day forward. I give you my word."

Emeriel's hands clasped and unclasped nervously. "And... if I choose the first option?"

"She would no longer be the beast's slave, effective immediately. Vladya tilted his head slightly. "However, you would have to assume that responsibility entirely. So, you must choose wisely. EMERIEL

Emeriel weighed his choices carefully. While he desired Grand Lord Vladya to stop hurting his sister, to put an end to Ackiera's tears and screams, his ultimate wish was for the beast to stop mounting Aekeira. Emeriel wanted that even more than preventing Lord Vladya from sneaking into Aekeira's room at night.

The beast barely kept Aekeira alive the last time, and that was because Emeriel had touched her arm. But now that he had Emeriel's scent from the source, would he still spare his sister if she ever went to service him again?

What if a scented arm was no longer enough? What if it angrily killed Ackeira for daring to come service him? Emeriel envisioned countless scenarios, and all of them ended tragically for his sister.

serve the beast again,

and he gave Emeriel a steely gaze. "Are

didn't mind. The thought of being mounted by a powerful feral, was still scary, but it didn't bother him much anymore. "Besides, the beast wants mer more than it does my sister." Vladya leaned forward, his eyes

his mouth. For a moment, he contemplated telling Lord Vladya the truth-that he was a girl, and he feared he might be the beast's soulmate. The possibility dawed at his

and the ruthlessness of Lord Vladya's punishments choked the words back down. Emeriel simply could not do it

of her duties, and you, Emeriel, are henceforth the

felt the weight lifting from within him, and his heart grew lighter. Any form of salvation

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of his sister living without the constant fear of being subjected to the

something else. Your Highness?" A blush crept up Emeriel's neck, eyes

in a frown. "I

the grand king's beast, it would be easier for me to spend more time with it, wouldn't it" Without missing a beat. Emeriel jumped in, his mind working fast. "Additionally, if the beast were to break free because of me, it wouldn't have to roam far, right?

over. Emeriel held his breath. He really wanted to stay close to

sister.

issue an order. You may have the room next to your sister," the

grin, accompanied by a deep bow. "Thank

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