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Fruits were brought in on polished trays-juicy grapes, ripe figs, slices of sweet melon—and Sinai munched on them with unabashed pleasure.

When it was over, she stood before the tall mirror, her reflection finally resembling the female she used to be. Her gown was a masterpiece, woven from the finest silks and subtle jewels that caught the light. Her hair styled to perfection, cascading down her back in sophisticated waves.

Tears pricked the corners of her eyes. I have missed this.

After today, not only will she be free again, but she will take back what was hers.

The soldiers returned.

"The Grand King is still in the hunting grounds with the noble lords of court," one informed her. "You are instructed to wait here for his return. You are not to leave this chamber."

Sinai didn't mind. Reclining on the plush cushions of the bed, she made herself comfortable as she waited.

And waited.

And waited.

Sunset turned to dusk. The golden light streaming through the windows faded, replaced by shadows and the flicker of candlelight. Sinai's eyelids grow heavy. Eventually, she succumbed to sleep.

"Hail to His Majesty the First! The mighty and supreme sovereign ruler of Urai, His Grace, Grand King Daemonikai."

Sinai jolted awake.

A second later, the door burst open, and he walked in.

herself hastily, smoothing her gown before dipping into a deep curtsy. "Your

of his failing mind, of sickness and

as he'd always been. Tall, regal, and imposing. Dressed in a finely tailored

Your Grace,"

a long

to the window, he rested against the ledge, arms crossed and stared out into

months to see

sharp and direct. "I am here

you so much," Moving close, her voice wobbled. "I was rotting in that hellhole-forgotten. Neither a check-in,

you had kept your hands clean." His voice was ice. "How could you even

to hurt

Emeriel," he snapped. Turning his head slightly, those eyes like molten steel met her. "Her identity is Emeriel

He was truly angry.

not working? There was no pity

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sobbed, her voice desperate. "I'm not fed properly, I don't get baths, and k do not sleep well in that freezing, rotten cell. You took away my freedom! My blood overloads me because my master won't drink from me!

you?" he asked flatly. "Do you feel sorry? Do you feel

frantically. "Yes,

again, indifferent. "Today, I feed. And after that, you return

Sinai's blood ran cold.

she stared at him. "S-surely you don't mean that." Hard

her soul. "You c-can't do that to

lashes with a hot spiked whip. Three days without food or water. Public humiliation and degradation.

step. “You were going to

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