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."

capable hands. It wouldn't

your ride ready. We have a long journey ahead of

curt nod before turning on his heel and striding out of

PRINCESS EMERIEL

air?" Emeriel's lips curled

Ackeira caught herself, blushing

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

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

if you don't miss the Grand King," she retorted,

might have tied

sister giggled.

she

silent again, her gaze distant as they continued their walk to the market to shop for

to engage her in conversation, but the more she spoke, the more she realized how distracted Aekeira seemed,

Emeriel nudged her. "Are

placing a hand on her forehead. "I'm

you're not feeling well, we can go another time."

I think I have a fever. I haven't been feeling well since

in an instant, pressing the back of her hand to Aekeira's forehead. "Why didn't

a big deal," Aekeira protested weakly. "I can ask Madam Livia for some herbs when we

way," Emeriel took her

gates, Aekeira's breathing had grown uneven, and sweat glistened on her forehead, matting her hair to

helped her into her chambers, laying her gently on

Madam Livia,"

fluttering shut as she swallowed

gown, lifting it high to free her steps, she ran from the room, searching the

itching arms all the way. Stopping the maids and slaves along the

pointed her toward

coming in short gasps, and

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