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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.

hastily, smoothing her

failing mind, of sickness and

Tall, regal, and imposing. Dressed in a finely tailored black robe, he exuded that power and dominance she had

tired, Your Grace,"

been a long day,"

he rested against the ledge, arms crossed and

to see him, yet now, standing before him, she

and direct. "I am here

have missed you so much," Moving close, her voice wobbled. "I was rotting in that hellhole-forgotten. Neither a check-in, nor single

that hellhole if you had kept your hands clean." His voice was

to hurt you, Your Grace. It's just... she's

Turning his head slightly, those eyes like molten steel met her. "Her identity is Emeriel Galilea Evenstone. A Syren. My

He was truly angry.

tears not working? There was no pity

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baths, and k do not sleep well in that freezing, rotten cell. You took away my freedom! My blood

you feel sorry? Do

nodded frantically. "Yes,

he spoke again, indifferent. "Today, I feed. And after

Sinai's blood ran cold.

parted in disbelief as she stared at him.

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

a hot spiked whip. Three days

mouth, staggering back a step. “You were going to make me face that...? Because

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