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

quieter. “We just have to pray the Oracle survives. The ritual can only

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.

two months, they had tried every method: treatments, blood rituals, and enchantments. But still, her self–healing abilities had not activated. Without that, her bones would remain unhealed, and

week ago, one of the elder shamans had formally requested permission to perform the Happy Repose ceremony–a ritual meant to

had denied

her to death.

gardens when she saw

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

before she could finish, Emeriel walked straight into her arms, pulling her into a tight hug,

her sister’s neck, “I’m

arms circled her instantly.

okay in my world again.” Joy made her voice shake.

Em, you have no idea how happy I am to hear that.” She blinked rapidly.

glowing now, utterly beaming. “Last night…

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 returning…” She held her tighter.

bond is back,” she whispered to her sister’s shoulder. “I feel him again,

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