Chapter 387

Chapter 387

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Daemonikai delayed just outside the dungeon corridor until he heard Zaiper’s first blood–curdling scream. Only then did he walk away from the dungeon hallway. He soon stopped hearing them. Almost a regret.

He had instructed the guards to move Zaiper to the deepest, most fortified cell to keep his torture from disrupting the tranquility of the Citadel. But now, for the first time, he wondered about the wisdom of it.

Reaching his bedchamber, the scene greeting him caused him to pause.

There on the couch, Emeriel sat in sleep’s soft embrace, holding their son, Daesovxscar, against her chest. His small mouth had slipped from her breast, milk dotting the taut, dark nipple still exposed to the cool air. Her arms held him close, even in sleep.

Daemonikai’s mouth went dry.

He was not a male to steal his youngling’s food–he had never done so before–but in the past few days, the thought had settled into his mind like an unsealed scroll. It was all he thought about.

“Your Highness,” came a soft whisper behind him.

He turned to find Livia in the doorway.

“I came to check if Princess Emeriel was done feeding the young prince, so I could bring in the little princess.”

“Is Heraxiolia fussy?” he asked.

“No, Your Grace. She sleeps.”

eding

and son. “Hold off from bringing her for now. My

“Of course. They keep her awake all night.” She turned to

“Livia.”

looked at him

beloved long before she ever became mine. Protecting her, and her sister. For still watching over her to this day. I see and appreciate it truly. If you ever need anything, come to me. I will make

and she bowed her head, swallowing emotion. “Thank you, my king. I don’t know why, but from the first day I saw her–them–they grew on me.” She looked back toward Emeriel and the baby. “I’m grateful I never fought those feelings. I’m happy things turned out the way

sincerely hope you choose to stay. You will always have a

touched. “I’ll give

have dormant Syren traits waiting to

go through during their heats. Even if it’s for a worthy cause… it’s a lot. I wouldn’t wish that on

your mate–your body will begin aging backward. In a few years, you’ll

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disappear around the corridor before turning into his

His female stirred.

from her arms. The little one murmured softly but didn’t wake. As

noticed this pattern–a habit she’d developed. No matter how softly he lifted the child, her body always sensed the absence. It was sweet,

one eye.

His voice was soft. “Come, prettiest star.

extending his hand. She moved toward him–into him–sliding her arms around his neck, pulling him down until his cheek rested against her shoulder.

him dissolved, and he relaxed into her hold.

him to face Zaiper again. Choosing caused the darkest years of

to

step

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