Chapter 331

They had begun appearing four days ago. Strange, unnameable hires that shimmered around certain people.

Blends of elements she could not identity, shifting and warping in a way no watural color ever did. It did not happen to everyone, only a few. And yet, she saw them.

What colors were those? What did it mean? Emerie had no idea.

A Urekai female laughed, darting through the crowd as a male chased after her, and the strange blend of colors pulsed around them, two different yet intertwining hues.

Emeriel tore her eyes away. I refuse to believe I am having vision problems at such a young age. I would need to confide in

someone.

“Can you believe it has been eight months since we returned here? Ackeira asked, breathing slightly heavier than before. “So much has changed..”

Indeed. Emeriel mused. “I wonder if I will see Lord Herod tonight.”

Aekeira glanced at her. “I’m sure he will be in the arena with the lords and nobility.”

“I hope so, Emeriel glimpsed the towering archways that marked the entrance to their destination. “Since his title was taken. he rarely associates with the rest of them.”

“When do you plan to speak with the grand king about him?” Ackeira asked as they turned a corner. “Who knows? You may be able to convince your male to lift the ban and restore his position.”

“It has been on my mind,” Emeriel admitted. “I do intend to speak with Daemon, but… he has so much on his plate right now. It’s been holding me back. I’m simply waiting for the right moment.”

“Em? Do you need to stop and rest?” Aekeira asked abruptly, looking at her closely. “You seem quite exhausted. And you are breathing heavily

Shit, she was. So tired.

“I am truly fine, Keira. You worry needlessly.” Emeriel forced a smile.

Before Aekeira could argue, Emeriel used her kerchief to dabbed away the sweat on her sister’s brow. “But if you are the one who needs to stop, then let us rest for your sake.”

mistaking the fatigue

I have been reading about pregnancy, and

know, thanks Em,” she smiled, blowing out air from her mouth. “But we are nearly at the arena, we may as well finish the

Emeriel intertwined their hands, leading her.

the secluded arena reserved for the high–borns, the air here felt different. Refined.

lanterns in this part of the festival were grander, their delicate frames made with gold and silver linings, their glow lighting up the night like scattered stars. Noble lords twirled their ladies across the smooth marble floor, their

small circles, drinking, cheering, laughter spilling between

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wives and consorts by their sides,

squeezed her sister’s hand in reassurance and

it all stood the grand rulers

Lord Vladys stood tall, addressing a group of high lords with serious faces. In their rich, regal red attire, embroidered with gold thread that shimmered under the lantern glow, they looked magnificent.

flared, and they inhaled deeply. Then turned, eyes settling upon Emneriel and

on their faces smoothed simultaneously as if a button

fluttered in Emeriel’s

drew near and

in turn, Emeriel and Ackeira placed their hands upon theirs, allowing their males

said in a deep voice as he looked down at her.

checks. She beamed, lowering

Ackeira. “You look incredibly enchanting, my soaring

her sister’s

breath brushed her ear.

“Dance…?”

your sister

around. The thought of dancing for him before

now,” he coaxed, chuckling freely. “Show me that swirling

his laughter. She loved seeing him this way. After all they had been through, and

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