Chapter 307

GRAND KING DAEMONIKAL

D's are lingered long sher Emeril was gone. She west jo s previous

Her gesture warmed him inade. Waking up newly to prepare everything is help him get ready for the day was really kind and thoughtfuled her just everything elec

Darmikai had known love better. He had both a family, love me, and enslaved the weight of time, hur somehow, with her,

Heb new again. As if he were rediscovering something long buried beneath the centuries. He had never felt on wholly www and cared for

She made him feel again

Times like these, when his heart raced at the mere thought of her, he felt young again. Not the ancient Grand King who had walked the world for five thousand two hundred years, but a youngling experiencing the first flush of love.

I tek like this now, he could hardly imagine what it would be like when their bond was fully restored.

And i would be restored.

Damonika refused to believe otherwise.

Straightening his cuffs, he heard footsteps approaching and glanced up, expecting Emeriel. Instead, Vladya entered, clad in his ceremonial robes

I'm going with you to the Celestial Offering," Vladya announced.

Daemonikai arched a brow. "Are you going for the Offering, or do you simply wish to see the Oracle?"

"Does it matter?" Vladya shrugged. "Your clan is traveling to the mountains, and I wish to pray as well. We go together."

Daemonikai crossed his arms. "The Oracle specifically told you through the messenger bird she sent, to wait for a sign."

Vladya completed the first step of the ritual, three days ago. The Oracle had been clear; he was to wait for a sign that would determine whether he could proceed with the second rite. But if none came, he was to pay her a visit next week.

"I'm tired of waiting" Vladya grunted. "At this point, I cannot tell if I have already received the sign or not. When one wants something so badly, everything looks like a sign."

Daemonikai sighed. "You know our return is tomorrow, don't you? That means we'll be leaving the kingdom in Ottai's hands."

wouldn't be the

your ride ready. We have a long journey ahead

before turning on his

PRINCESS EMERIEL

as if you expect Lord Vladya to appear out of thin air?" Emeriel's lips curled into a playful smile as she watched Ackeira glance over her shoulder for what felt like

Ackeira caught herself, blushing

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she muttered, avoiding her

"At least have the decency to admit you miss him. Honestly, you're pathetic-it hasn't even been

don't miss the Grand King," she retorted, shooting her a

had the capacity, I might have tied him to the bed so he'd never have to

giggled. "You're

she laughed

that, Ackeira fell silent again, her gaze distant as they continued their walk to

but the more she spoke, the more she realized how distracted Aekeira seemed, In fact, now that Emeriel thought about it, her sister had been unusually

her. "Are

a hand on

sure? If you're not feeling well, we can go another

think I have a fever. I haven't been

instant, pressing the back of her hand to Aekeira's forehead.

weakly. "I can ask Madam Livia

Emeriel took her hand. "We're going

Aekeira back toward Ravenshadow. By the time they reached the gates, Aekeira's breathing had grown uneven,

laying her gently on

get Madam Livia,"

respond, her eyes fluttering

her gown, lifting it high to free her steps, she

scratched her itching arms all the way. Stopping the maids and slaves along the way, asking

them pointed

rushed in, her breath coming in

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