Hearing his own past reprimands thrown back at him wasn’t the most enjoyable experience–but Daemonikai owned it with a grunt. “Give me a damn break. I haven’t felt this bond in ages.”

Tradition dictated a Urekai never left their bond open outside of private quarters–whether with a partner or bloodhost. In public, shielding was required. Leaving it open meant exposure, feeling your bonded’s emotions in real–time could easily distract from court matters and other daily obligations.

“You’ll have to shield once we step into court,” Vladya reminded.

“I know. It’s only still open because Emeriel’s sleeping.”

“I understand,” Vladya waved off. “I was just messing with you.” Then he grew serious. “Congratulations, Daemon. I know how much this meant to you.”

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Daemonikai gave a silent nod, mouthing a soft thank you. “When your rituals are completed, and your soul is restored, you’ll also get to feel your bond to Ackeira in its fullest, pulsing, purest form. Everything you’ve been missing… it’s only a

matter of time

have to pray the Oracle

solemn nod. The Oracle was still fighting for her life. Bringing Zaiper’s sins to light had shattered seventy bones in her body. The first and most extreme case of its

to give up.

the best shamans across Urai and beyond. For two months, they had tried every method: treatments, blood

the elder shamans had formally requested permission to perform the Happy Repose ceremony–a ritual meant to ease a soul into

denied it.

her to

gardens when she

dropped the watering can the moment Emeriel stepped through the archway. “Em? I’ve been waiting for you! I needed to show

Emeriel walked straight into her arms, pulling her into

her sister’s

circled her

my world again.”

sister’s face, a wide smile breaking across her features. “Oh my Gods, Em, you have no idea how happy I am to hear that.” She blinked

everything. “Oh yes.” She was glowing now, utterly beaming. “Last

Ackeira as she pulled her in again. “You don’t know how worried I’ve been these past few months. I didn’t want to pressure you or speak on it too much, but Gods, Em… I was afraid. That maybe you two wouldn’t overcome it. That you might go through this whole pregnancy without that intimacy, without that closeness

her. “And our bond is back,” she whispered to her sister’s shoulder.

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