Chapter 310

The Oracle's command stopped him mid-transformation.

Half-shifted, he look at her through gleaming yellow eyes,

She looked deathly pale, her already white skin taking on a near-tranducent hue. Her frail hands trembled as they gripped

her staff.

"You two... be careful," she said in a weak tone. "I cannot see what lies ahead- not clearly, Pan I pray you make it in time. If not..." She shook her head. "Even if instinct takes hold, even if the rut consumes you-keep your wits about you. This cycle. they need you more than ever"

Vladya and Daemonikai exchanged a grim look before nodding

"May the gods be with you."

Another nod. Then both shifted fully and took off, their beast forms vanishing from sight.

Night has fallen. Darkness settled over the Citadel.

Lord Ottai had moved Aekeira from her chambers to Vladya's quarters to better protect her.

Her scent had grown stronger. Far too strong.

Every Urekai male who caught a whiff of it wanted her.

Emeriel paced by the bedside, her eyes never leaving her sister. Aekeira had fallen into a fitful sleep hours ago, but she tossed and turned restlessly, crying out and gripping her stomach.

Madam Lívia, Amie, and Lord Ottai remained close, each doing their part to maintain order.

Outside the door, the Lord Ottai stationed soldiers at every key position to keep intruders away.

"You need to sit and rest, Emeriel, Madam Livia urged for the umpteenth time.

Emeriel, too exhausted to argue, merely ignored her. She scratched at her raw arms, worried to death.

Lord Vladya

signs, right there. The moment Aekeira woke

if he was not here when they did.... If

of water, splashing her face. The relief

me help you with

cupped the cool water, pouring it over Emeriel's

now. She closed her eyes, the

her burning

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hesitated but obeyed. The cool liquid did

Taking the cup from her, Madam

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to breathed out through a ball of fear.

not bothering

could I not know?

the head maid to see her raw

looked and

out a mirthless laugh, wiping her face with the back of her hand. "But my entire

get here on

Emeriel glanced at the window, where darkness

it. "You and your sister will be fine. Until they arrive, we have to do everything we

their joined hands. "There isn't much else to do.

sudden scream pierced the room. Aekeira bolted

so raw, so agonizing,

doubled over,

She rolled to the edge of

Emeriel's heart shattered.

Aekeira again, swiping angrily at

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