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.

Vladya

there. The moment Aekeira woke this time, the heat waves

not here when they did.... If he

The relief was fleeting, barely there. Every inch of her burned. Had been

let me help you

pouring it over Emeriel's face, again

was a bit more calming now. She closed

Emeriel clutched her burning stomach, wincing. "I need to make sure Aekeira is getting enough air

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moment, will you?" Madam Livia took her hand, guiding her to a nearby chair, pressing her down into it and handing her a

liquid did not quench the fires raging inside

Taking the cup from her, Madam Livia studied her closely. "How

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to breathed out through a ball of fear. "I know I

into space, not bothering to hide

could I not know? Just

arms for the head maid to see her raw and

Livia looked

out a mirthless laugh, wiping

get here

don't believe that." Emeriel glanced at the window, where darkness stretched beyond. "Why did

be fine. Until they arrive,

at their joined hands. "There isn't much else

the room. Aekeira bolted

raw, so agonizing, it

feet, Emeriel rushed to her side. Aekeira doubled over, gripping her

to the edge of the bed, away from Emeriel's outstretched hand, screaming.

Emeriel's heart shattered.

Aekeira...!" She was reaching for Aekeira again, swiping angrily at the hot

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