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."

hands. It wouldn't be the first

ride ready. We have a long journey ahead of

gave a curt nod before turning on his heel and striding out of the

PRINCESS EMERIEL

you keep looking behind you, 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

Ackeira caught herself, blushing

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that..." she muttered, avoiding her sister's

least have the decency to admit you miss him. Honestly,

the Grand

lifted proudly. "If I had the capacity, I might have tied him to the bed so

giggled.

know," she laughed

gaze distant as

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

nudged her.

hand on her forehead. "I'm

If you're not feeling well, we can go another time." Emeriel insisted, her worry

I have a fever. I haven't

the back of her hand to Aekeira's forehead. "Why

"I can ask Madam Livia for some herbs when

took her hand. "We're going

and purposeful, she guided Aekeira back toward Ravenshadow. By the time they reached the gates, Aekeira's breathing had grown uneven, and sweat

her chambers, laying her gently on the bed and tucking the sheets around

Livia," she said

eyes fluttering

hard. Gathering the heavy fabric of her gown, lifting it high to free her steps, she ran from the room, searching the halls for

way. Stopping the maids and slaves along the way, asking if they had seen

pointed her

in, her breath coming in short gasps, and found the

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