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.”

bow. “Your Grace,” she greeted Daemonikai before turning to Vladya with equal

Ottai?

Morina hesitated, looking sorrowful. “I was looking for you. My bondmate sent

her posture set off warning bells in his mind. “What is the

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

I left for court this afternoon.” Daemonikai’s entire body went rigid. “Is she all

the fabric of her gown. “There really isn’t an easy way to say this She has left for the human

EMERIEL

lake, its calm waters marking the first border leading to

though a stone had been dropped on her chest,

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first light of evening to an empty

court.

happiness in her soul. Last

the sobering reality of what today was.

she stood before the first border, her feet refusing to cross.

it

urged from the far side of the lake waiting for her.

a step forward, only to wince, stopping.

Every aching muscle, every tender bruise,

concoction to ease the soreness, but Emeriel had only taken half. She wasn’t ready to forget. Not yet.

her eyes, no longer wanting to

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