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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.

her gown before dipping

what she had expected after everything she'd heard the rumors of his failing mind, of sickness and instability—but what stood before her now

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

Grace," Sinai

a long day," his response

rested against the ledge, arms crossed and

had waited months to see him,

voice was sharp and direct.

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

your hands clean." His voice was ice. "How could you even think to attempt the murder of my

intention to hurt you, Your Grace.

steel met her. "Her identity is Emeriel Galilea Evenstone. A Syren. My destined mate. Attacking her for any reason whatsoever

He was truly angry.

tears not working? There was no pity in those

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she sobbed, her voice desperate. "I'm not fed properly, I don't get baths, and k do not sleep well in that freezing, rotten

you feel sorry?

frantically.

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

Sinai's blood ran cold.

stared at him. "S-surely you

her soul. "You c-can't do that to me again, I'm your

the maximum sentence for your crime." He stated bluntly. "Fifty lashes with a hot

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

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