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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.

smoothing her gown before dipping into a

the rumors of his failing mind,

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

Grace,"

a long day," his response

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

to see him, yet now, standing

voice was sharp and direct. "I am

voice wobbled. "I was

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

her cheeks. "It wasn't my intention to hurt you, Your Grace. It's just... she's human.

eyes like molten steel met her. "Her identity is Emeriel Galilea

He was truly angry.

not working? There was no pity in those

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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! Don't

flatly. "Do you

nodded frantically. "Yes,

indifferent. "Today, I feed. And

Sinai's blood ran cold.

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

"You c-can't do that to me

you haven't faced the maximum sentence for your crime." He stated bluntly. "Fifty lashes with a hot spiked whip. Three days without food

to her mouth, staggering back a step. “You were going to make

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