Chapter 259

Chapter 259

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The resolve in Vladya’s eyes was the kind Daemonikai hadn’t seen in him in far too long.

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“I gave this a lot of thought, and do you know the conclusion I came to?” Vladya’s lips twitched into a sad smile. “I still want to perform the ritual anyway.”

Vladya was willing to try, to fight, to hope, even when the road ahead looked impossible.

“You know what? Fuck it. Go for it.” Daemonikai smiled softly, pulling Vladya into a hug, gripping his back with both hands. “Congratulations, brat.”

“Thanks, ancient one.” Vladya’s tone was light, but the fierceness with which he returned the hug betrayed his emotions.

The soldiers in the middle of drills glanced their way, curiosity quickly masked behind respectful bows.

“That girl is so good for you,” Daemonikai said as they pulled apart. “I only watched your interactions briefly, but it told me everything I needed to know. She’s changing you in all the right ways. I wish for you to be genuinely happy, Vladya.”

“Right back at you.” Vladya cleared his hoarse tone. “I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you and Emeriel. I trust you to wear her down–I want to see you remain this cheerful too. That smile on your face? Everyone in this city wants to see more of it.”

Daemonikai huffed a laugh, shaking his head, catching sight of a figure hurrying toward them. Her embroidered green gown swayed with her purposeful strides, the gold threading glinting faintly in the sunlight.

“Isn’t that Morina?” Vladya asked, curious. “I rarely see her these days. What’s she doing so far from Mabblewood?”

“We’re about to find out.”

“Your Grace,” she greeted Daemonikai before turning to

all right, Morina?” Daemonikai asked. “Are you looking for Ottai? He came out of court with us but disappeared

“I was looking for you. My

posture set off warning bells in his mind. “What is the matter?”

word not to tell you directly, so he asked me to do it instead.” Morina shifted nervously. “It’s about your woman.

She was still in my bed when I left for court this afternoon.” Daemonikai’s entire body

eyes flickered away, hand twisting in the fabric of her gown. “There really isn’t an easy way to say this

EMERIEL

the glimmering lake, its calm waters marking the first border leading to the great

had been

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only to wake at the first light of evening to an empty bed, the grand king having

court.

had felt lightness in her heart, happiness in her soul. Last night was amazing. Magical.

the sobering reality of what today was. And with it came

cross. I made

why did it

Ottai urged from the far side of the lake waiting for her. “We

took a step forward, only to wince,

still feel him. Every aching muscle, every tender bruise, was a reminder of last

Not yet. Even if walking was uncomfortable, she welcomed the pain, clinging to it. It was all she had left of him now.

prickled her eyes, no longer wanting to be held back.

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