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The fourth ruler shook his head. "It's not dead, but there's no such hope. Only dark magic can bring it back, and even then, the cost is too great. To make such an exchange, one would have to give up something of immense value. Like a life."

He turned back to the window, his gaze distant. "Then, there's the part where Hav'zie de Baah might 'take' but never 'give."

Aekeira's shoulders slumped. Her hope disappeared. She'd forgotten that crucial part.

"So, the grand king... might die?" she asked.

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"He will die, when the symptoms complete. Which is why we are here." The grand Lord released a deep breath. "We need Emeriel close to him. We need her to save his life."

"Em saved it once before. She did, and all she got in return was pain." Aekeira shot back. "More pain than anyone should bear. Hate from everyone around her. A heartbreak that almost killed her."

The three men averted their eyes, guilt written all over their faces.

"I'm sorry for-" Lord Ottai began.

"Save the apology, Your Majesty. It's not for me, but for Em."Aekeira cut him off. "The problem is, she will not be taking it. She does not wish to meet either of you, and she made me promise not to tell her anything discussed here." Lord Ottai turned away from the window, his hand raking through his hair.

years of suppressed anger rising. "My sister needed to be saved countless times, and the grand king

daydreams. Was almost swallowed by

She is not the girl she used to be.

Aekeira struggled to calm

the silence. "What about you,

Aekeira remained quiet.

no right to ask this of you, of either of you. No right at all, after everything. You have no obligation towards us, you have

are no longer a slave, subject to no one's will. You are a princess in your own kingdom now, free to live your life

or loved here, but they were treated fairly, with respect. It

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hard to function." She whispered. "Over the years, I thought it would close, I thought it

wider. I miss him so much it hurts. I worry about him constantly. So much that I can barely live my own life." Her eyes met Lord Ottal's, vulnerable and raw. "I want it to stop. This pain, this

ruler had the gentlest expression on his face. "What are you

back with

over Lord Ottai's face. He gave her a soft smile. "Thank

"It's weird when you call me

us, you're a princess now, not a slave. When we get back to Urai, that does not change." His smile faltered slightly, turning sad.

when she'd heard the news. The fear,

hide it well, but Aekeira knew she had never truly forgotten the grand king. Emeriel had pretended to live,

wasn't living. She

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