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 return in

already seen the signs, right there. The moment Aekeira woke

here when they did.... If he was not here to soothe the

water, splashing her face. The relief was fleeting, barely there. Every inch of her burned. Had

me help you

water, pouring it over Emeriel's face, again and

a bit more calming now. She closed her eyes, the

But I need to-" Emeriel clutched her burning stomach, wincing.

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Livia took her hand, guiding her to a nearby chair, pressing her down into it and handing her a

The cool liquid did not quench

from her, Madam Livia studied her

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into fists in her laps. Finally, she managed to breathed out through a ball

into space, not bothering to hide

how could I not know?

She lifted her arms for the head maid to see her raw and red skin,

Livia looked and

thought." Emeriel let out a mirthless laugh, wiping her face with the back of her

will get here

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

sister will be fine. Until they

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

the room. Aekeira bolted upright in bed, her

raw, so agonizing, it

her side. Aekeira doubled over, gripping

I need my-" She rolled to the edge of the bed,

Emeriel's heart shattered.

She was reaching for Aekeira again, swiping angrily at the hot tears streaking her

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